Thomas Richard Williams

Thomas Richard Williams On November 13, 2010, Thomas Richard Williams, age 68, of Woodbridge, VA, was called to eternal rest.

He was born December 21, 1941 in Indiana, PA. Tom was a devoted Christian with an unwavering faith in God. He owned a paint contracting business and was known for being a perfectionist in his profession. He retired four years ago.

Tom was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his beautifully restored 1975 Corvette. In his last years, Tom fought a very tough and courageous battle with ALS and never gave up. Each day, he had a wonderful outlook on life and never complained about his challenge with this devastating disease.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, H. Edgar and Ann Williams, and one son, Thomas.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Williams, and his three daughters, Teresa Cox, Lori Lee and Anita Sullivan, all from the northern Virginia area, and one brother, David Williams from Cambria City, PA. Survivors also include five step-children from the Cleveland, Ohio area, Patricia Davis, Christine Paserk, James Meckley, Robert Meckley and Debra Meckley, 23 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 18th at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA, with Pastor Karl Schuler officiating.

Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of contributions to The ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 in memory of Thomas R. Williams, or by visiting www.ALSinfo.org, or to the charity of your choice.




This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).