Mr. Thomas J. "T.J." Williams, Sr.

FORT MEADE - Mr. Thomas "T.J." Williams, Sr., passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on April 9, 2022, and he is now rejoicing in Heaven. T.J. was born March 6,1944 in Lewistown, PA and was a 1964 graduate of Lewiston High School. He was retired from Mobil Chemical Co. and also Agri-Phos, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, where he sang in the choir and attended his weekly devotional group. T.J. enjoyed fishing in his spare time, and he was also a very avid Penn State Football fan, but above everything he was a devoted father and husband to his family.

T.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Zeiders Williams.

He is survived by two sisters Jane Cowan of Pennsylvania and Mary Wagner of Oklahoma City. His loving wife Of 55 years Sandy Williams, 4 children Tommy (Lois) Williams , Lori (Troy) Killian, Crystal (Buddy) Skinner and Brittany (Craig) Roberts. 9 grandchildren, Thomas Williams III, Courtney Larson, Waylon Skinner, Bryant Skinner III, Luke Skinner, Tristen and Hunter Williams, Talon and Jace Roberts. 3 great grandchildren, Gavin and Wyatt Williams and Ahmari Williams.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 307 E. Broadway, Fort Meade. A Celebration of Life service will follow in the church sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kenny Slay officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in T.J.'s memory to the Florida Baptist Children's Homes. 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815, or to the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade Building Fund.

Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL 863-285-8171