Jerry 'Skip' Williamson

Jerry "Skip" Williamson, 78, of Cayuga passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 11, 1944 in Lawrence, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Grace (Albers) Williamson. Jerry was united in marriage to Nyla Baird on August 31, 1963. Skip will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Nyla; daughter, Paula (Sean) Rose of Cayuga; son, Brian (Michelle) Williamson of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Justin Williamson and Ciara (Dustin) Klafehn; great grandchildren, Chase, Logan, Hazel, Brode, Olivia, McKala, Elizabeth and Naomi. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and family friends who were all dear to him. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Grace; Grandpa, Prior "Babe" Williamson. After graduating high school, Jerry attended Nashville Auto Diesel College in Tennessee. He worked at Hyster in Danville, Illinois for 36 years before retiring. Skip, Nyla and his mother, Grace sang Gospel music for many years, continuing as a duet after Graces passing in 1999. He enjoyed playing guitar, tinkering with cars, collecting firearms and target shooting. In his later years, he enjoyed his breakfast of biscuits and gravy at the Covered Bridge restaurant and visiting the local gun shop. In the afternoons, he could often be found in his favorite recliner watching old westerns and visiting with dear friends and family. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, DeVerter Chapel, 215 N Division St., Cayuga, IN. A Celebration of Skips life will be held at 2:00pm EST on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Steve Crum officiating the service. Jerry will be laid to rest in Thomas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in his name to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Please join Jerrys family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation (Eastern Standard Time) Thursday February 16, 2023 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Cayuga, IN 47928 Funeral Service (Eastern Standard Time) Friday February 17, 2023 2:00 PM DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Cayuga, IN 47928