Jake Williams

 

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Henry Marshvon ”Jake” Williams, 87, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at his home, April 22nd, 2026.

Jake was born January 7th, 1939 in Racine, Missouri at the Milnot Farm to Roy E. Williams and Hathaway P. Rich. He was the fourth child and the youngest son in his family. He attended Seneca High School where he played football.

On August 19th, 1960, he married Dale Virginia Scott in rural Neosho, Missouri. They shared 61 years of marriage before her passing on June 21st, 2022. This union was blessed with four children; Marsha, Tara, Kelly, and Von.

Jake dedicated 28 years of his career to New-Mac Electric as brush crew, lineman, and foreman before retiring in 1997. He valued the friendships he built with this co-workers over the years.

In his free time, Jake enjoyed camping, cutting wood, and fishing with his brothers. He was a genealogist searching for Williams family history. He loved playing dominos and loved spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Hathaway; his beloved wife Dale; his brothers, RoyLee, Pete, and Bill Williams, and his sister MaryLou Staib.

He is survived by his children, Marsha (Jerry) Powers, Tara Powers, Kelly (Caryl) Williams, and Von (Loretta) Williams; his sisters Lillys Ludiker, Connie (Tom) Humphries; his grandchildren Crystal (Tony) Powers, JesseAlan Powers, Quenton (Jennifer) Powers, Resa Weidler, Jake Williams, Garrett (Lindsey) Williams, Trinity Williams, Hunter Day, Bree Williams, and Cody Ritter; great-grandchildren Zander, Landon; twins, Autumn and Hazel; Austin, Emma, Maverick, Kaius, Sunnie, Sayler, and Tori.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at Clark Chapel of Memories from 6 to 7 PM.

Funeral will be held Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at Clark Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Burkhart Cemetery in Racine, Missouri.