Jerry J. Mcwilliams

Jerry J. McWilliams, 83 of Loves Park died Monday May 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. The son of Victor and Florence McWilliams. Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War in the South Pacific. Married Betty L. Townsend on January 9, 1954 in Rockford. Survivors include, sons, Gary (Jody), Greg (Alice), Doug (Deborah), Brad (Laurie) , daughter, Sheila (Juan) and special furry child, Tobbie. Special grandchildren, Neil and Jewel. Other special grandchildren, Bryan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Gary, David, Lucas, Ashley, Cavan, Brett, Adam, Haley,Tyler and Autumn. 22 Great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Two nieces, Pam and Marla and cousin, Lane. Jerry was a carpenter for Local 792 and was employed by Stenstrom and Son. Predeceased by parents, eight brothers and sisters, great granddaughter, Courtney & Lifelong friend, Junior Cline. Jerry was the “Rock” of our family and a loving husband to Betty and a hero to his children.
Funeral services at 6pm Wednesday June 1, 2016 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Road. Visitation from 4pm until service time Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Express online condolences at www. fitzgeraldfh.com