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Thomas McWilliams Obituary
He was born October 8, 1950, in Canonsburg, a son of William Earl and Annetta Hazlett McWilliams.
Mr. McWilliams was a 1968 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. He graduated in 1972 from Duquesne University with his bachelor's degree in business administration. In 1974, he received his degree in education from California State College, where he later obtained his master's of education.
In 2002, Mr. McWilliams retired from Canon-McMillan School District, where he had been an elementary teacher for more than 30 years.
He was a 52 year member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church where he had served as a deacon and elder.
Mr. McWilliams officiated wrestling for more than 20 years, coached baseball at Little League, PONY and American Legion levels, and coached softball for Keystone Games and for 15 years was a Canon-McMillan varsity coach.
He was a liver transplant recipient 15 years ago and was an active Transplant Games participant for several years.
He was a member of Houston Independent Club and Ellsworth Sportsman Association.
On December 2, 1978, he married Rae Lynn McQuay, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, William C. McWilliams (Kathleen) of Canonsburg; a daughter, Cayce McWilliams of Canonsburg; five grandchildren, Molly, Grace, Madison and Isla McWilliams and Melaynie Rubis; a brother, Kenneth McWilliams (Sandy) of Canonsburg; his aunt and legal guardian, Marie McWilliams of Canonsburg; two nieces, Joslyn Bilitski (Barry) and Whitney Solvay (John); and a great nephew, Reid Bilitski.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m., the time of service, Saturday, May 28, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, with the Rev. Don Coleman officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to Center for Organ Recovery and Education, 204 Sigma Drive, RIDC Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McWilliams
Frank & LaDonna Knoblock
May 20, 2019
Tom, still miss your big laugh & smile. May God continue to Bless your family, love you all so much. RIP cousin ❤
Shelle Dague
May 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during another difficult phase in your family's life. Your family has endured many challenging obstacles in life. May His spirit and everlasting love carry you and your family through this difficult time.
May 27, 2016
I'm so thankful to call Tom my cousin. Loved him so much. We had the best vacations to see y'all. Good times as a child an adult. You were a awesome man. My dad loved you and Kenny so much we all did. Thanks for all the laughs. You will be missed. My prayers to the family. I love you all and miss you Lynette
Pat & Connie Bongiorni
May 27, 2016
Ken & Sandy, we are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Keep the memories close in your heart.
Carla Nicolella-Mast
May 27, 2016
Rae Lynn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, your husband and father sounded like an amazing man taken to soon. With deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.
Vera PARRY-Albanese
May 26, 2016
dear Rae and children, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great person and I am so honor to have known him He will always be your angel watching over you and his family.
May 26, 2016
Mr. Mac was one of my 4th grade teachers at Borland Manor many years ago. He was a great guy and a good friend to my uncle Dominic Lucciola. I thought about him often and will certainly miss him to pieces. RIP Mr. Mac and I hope you and my uncle have fun together.
LaDonna McWilliams Knoblock
May 26, 2016
Prayers to Rae, Bill, Casey and Ken, Sandy and all grandchildren. I'll alway have great memories of our summer vacations to Canonsburg as a child and my many trips as adult. You will never be forgotten cousin! Tom was a great man, husband, father, brother and citizen to his community. May God bless your family with His Grace and Love. Until we meet again, RIP. We love you all so very much. Frank, LaDonna and Derrick Knoblock.
Patti
May 26, 2016
So sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing. Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy at your loss. Tom and I were friends and colleagues for many years at Borland Manor and later at First Street.
Coyne
May 26, 2016
Deepest Sympathy!
Bob and Ginny Casper
Jack Freiwald
May 26, 2016
Extending my deepest sympathy to Rae, Bill, Cacey and the McWilliams family in the loss of you Husband, Father and loved one. May the many memories of special times together help each of you through this time of sorrow and sadness. Rest in peace Tom as you will be missed by your family and your many friends. Your buddy Jack Freiwald.
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