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John Jeffrey Williams, 76, of McMinnville, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at his home with his family after a lengthy illness.
A DeGraff native, he was a graduate of Riverside High School where he was a member of the marching band and football team. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He met and married his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Williams in Manheim, Pa., where they resided for 25 years. Upon his retirement, they relocated to McMinnville and have resided there for the past 10 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mabel Williams; his son, Christopher Williams; grandson, Devon Paul Williams; and stepchildren, Scott Maxwell and Kimberly Masse.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Jeffrey, David, Randall (Rhonda), Brian, Shawn and Terry; daughter, Laura Lee Williams; grandchildren, Justin Randall, Sonnie Marie and Samantha Lee Williams, Kaylie Martinez and Than Masse; and a great-grandchild, Brody Lynn Williams.
In honor of Mr William’s wishes, no funeral arrangements will be offered. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.