Gayle Edward Williams, age 77, passed away on October 16, 2022 at his home in Sikeston, Missouri.

He was born September 26, 1945 in Bement, Missouri, son of the late Daniel Williams and Lessie Mae Arnold Williams.

Gayle was a devout member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sikeston. He had been a Pipefitter for Ford Motor Company and had also worked as Mechanical Manager for Mike Rentals for many years before retiring.

He was married to Kathryn Morris Williams, she preceded him in death April 12, 2016.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen (JoJo) Williams and Chris (Katrina) Williams; and five grandchildren, Jordan, Timothy, Gavyn, Miranda, Mariah, and Skyler Williams.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Williams; two brothers, Arnold Williams and Jack Williams; and three sisters, Faye Crum, Phyllis Crum, and Carresse Neal.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.