Thomas Williams

Thomas "Tom" Williams 88, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Canton,Georgia surrounded by his family. He was born on September 7, 1925 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, son of the late James T. and Agnes C. (Carlstrom) Williams. Tom was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls. He attended the Crystal Falls schools, graduating from Crystal Falls High School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army serving on the frontline in Italy during WWII. Upon being Honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945, he returned home. Tom married Grace Willman in June of 1949, and spent nearly 65 wonderful years together. Tom first went to work as a diamond driller. He first started in the dairy business in the Crystal Dairy. He then worked with the Vacationland Dairy and Bancroft Dairy as a distributor and manager. During this time he had a Sand and Gravel business in the Crystal Falls area. Tom and his two sons built the Williams Mini-Mall and in 1974 Tom started Williams Trucking and continued with the company until his retirement. Tom was a faithful member of the Christ United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Tufts-Rondon V.F.W Post #2891, the American Legion Post#87, and the Crystal Falls Lions Club. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He cherished his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Lucille Byerly. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Grace Williams of Crystal Falls; his children, Duane (Debbi) Williams of Crystal Falls, Dennis (Debra Kay) Williams of Crystal Falls, and Donna (Dale) Bowman of Canton, GA., also a brother, Donald (Kathy) Williams, of Black Earth, WI. His grandchildren are: Tommy (Jen) Williams, Nicki (Jason) Price, Bobbie Jo (Robb) Anderson, Tyler (Sarah) Williams, Todd Williams, Jack and Will Bowman; great grandchildren: Elsie, Audrey, and Isaac Williams, Vienna and Lyle Price, Harper, Evie, and Josie Anderson, Clayton, Trevor, and Tanner Williams, Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the church. Rev. Nate Reed will officiate. The Eastside Veterans Council will conduct a Pass and Review at 11:45 am at the church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the Spring. Condolences to the family of Thomas "Tom" Williams may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with funeral arrangements.

Thomas Williams

February 10, 1926 - February 10, 2014