Jerry Williams was born June 21, 1962, in Sarasota, Florida to the late Lenora H. Williams and Leroy Allen.
He graduated from Sarasota High School and then went on to the University of Arkansas on a scholarship for football and track.
Jerry later returned home due to an injury, where he started working as a furniture delivery guy for many years. He also coached little league football at Redskin and East Manatee Bulldogs. He also joined the Light of the World Church.
He leaves behind his four kids, Antonio, Pierre, Jerry Jr., and Jerica; seven grandchildren whom he all loved dearly; and three aunties and an uncle.