Gerald Blufford Williams, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Williams was born on September 23, 1940, in Livingston, Tennessee, son of the late Joe Clifford Williams and Ruby Lucille (Carmack) Williams.

Gerald was a Service Tech at Amerigas for 40+ years.

He was an avid deer & turkey hunter and also loved to fish. He was known to make his own turkey calls & loved to call some big ones in from far away.

He was a big Tennessee Vols fan that would stay glued to the TV all day to watch UT Football & Basketball.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Phillips; grandson, Samuel Phillips; brother Bobby Joe Williams; mother of his child, Cora Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Perry Phillips.

Graveside Service will be held at Green Acres Memory Gardens on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Procession to the cemetery will leave Bilbrey Funeral Home at 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donation be made to…

NWTF Jake’s Day Memorial Fund

It goes to further the next generation of conservationist for the Wild Turkey

Smart Bank, Crossville, TN

Contact: James Wattenbarger 931-260-6246

National Scleradrema Foundation

Or a Charity of your choice

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.