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James Williams Obituary

James Thomas (Tom) Williams Jr., 46, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. As the son of the late James T. Williams Sr., and surviving mother, Janice T. Gowen, he was born on December 22, 1963, in Nashville, Tenn. With a servants heart Tom was the afternoon news anchor at WFIR 960 since 2005. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Thankful for his caring heart is his wife, Mary Kelly, and his adoring sons, Jeremy and Evan. Tom is also survived by half sister, Deanna Bonniwell, of Indiana; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Henry Eubank, of Lynchburg, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Wendy Eubank; two nephews, Gavin and Caleb Eubank; and niece, Hannah Eubank. Memorial services will be conducted 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Vinton War Memorial with Pastor Karl Hofheinz officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 5:30 p.m. before the service and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. after the service. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 15, 2010.

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April 30, 2010

Mrs. Williams, Geremy and Evan, please accept our deepest sympathies upon the loss of your husband and father. We were truly saddened to hear about his passing. May God bless you and give you strength and peace during this time.

The Administration and Staff of Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center

Brad Renfro

April 19, 2010

Janice,

Here is a note I send to Tommy's wife. I am truly sad to hear of his passing.

Mary,

Even though I haven’t seen or talked to Tommy in 25+ years, I still have vivid memories of growing up with him, Steve Soape, Scott Wiseman and Kim Huggins. I was a year younger than the rest of the group and always looked up to Tommy like the big brother that I never had. We played anything from baseball to basketball to football…didn’t matter what was in season. In the winter Tommy and I used to shovel the snow and ice from my driveway to play basketball. I often tell my kids about that when they complain that it is too cold to go outside or there is snow on the ground (they usually look at me like I am crazy and go right back to their video games). When we tired of sports, we’d ride bikes or do something really off the wall like try to build a rollercoaster in his back yard…that one didn’t get too far. I will always have these wonderful memories and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless You All,

Brad Renfro

Lynn Grantham

April 17, 2010

Dear Aunt Janice and Family,

I was saddened to learn today of Tommy’s passing. I fondly remember when we visited as Kids in years passed. He was joyful and sharing.

He Loved and was Loved
and had passion for his work.

May the Lord soothe your Family’s pain as you long to be close.

Celebrate his life and cherish your memories of him.

Freddie Grantham

April 16, 2010

Aunt Janice
Gray let me know about Tommy this morning. I am so sorry for the loss. I was just thinking about him earlier this week and wondering where he was now. I remember all the fun we had on our mini bikes and motorcycles on the farm in Clearview and on grannies farm in Westmoreland on those Sunday dinner gatherings when me and him and Lynn where kids. My Prayers are with you.

Terri Gowell

April 16, 2010

Kelly, Iam so sorry for your loss, I know how hard this past week must have been for you.You and the boys have been in my thoughts all week. I'm sorry I wasn't able to come with mom and Bill. Let me know if there is any thing I can do for you and your family. Stay strong,and hang in there girl! Love, Terri

Richie Williams Family

April 15, 2010

Janice, and family our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. Remember the world's loss is Heaven's gain! May God help comfort you during this difficult time; May God truly bless you all.

April 15, 2010

Janice, So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please know that you and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sandy Baker

April 15, 2010

Janice, Brad emailed me yesterday about Tommy. I want you to know that my prayers are with you and his family. I will never forget him and all of the fun that he and Brad had when they were little. Susie Renfro

Louise Hundley

April 15, 2010

Mary Kelly, Jeremy, and Evan, I've been praying for you since I heard about your husband/dad's passing. I know God will comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.

Melany Franklin

April 15, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Hillary and Michael Holland

April 15, 2010

Tom, we never knew you, but will certainly miss hearing your voice on our favorite radio station, WFIR! You were a welcomed voice to hear everyday! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Williams' family. God bless.

April 15, 2010

Aunt Janice,

I am so sorry that you have to bear this extrodinarily painful loss. Hoping you will find some peace in your loving memories. Please give my love and condolence to Tommy's wife and children.

Theda (Nanticoke, PA)

Robyn (Nixon) Rader

April 15, 2010

Mary Kelly, Jeremy and Evan,

I've heard such wonderful things of Tom and your family from my sister Kim and niece Maegan. May the memories you all have together get you and your family through this very difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Sondra Barton

April 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. We are praying specifically for peace and comfort for each of you.

Leslie Coty

April 15, 2010

Tom was always one of the highlights of my day at WFIR. We shared banter, camaraderie, and friendship every day. I will miss my good friend but I'll cherish the memories. I'm glad God put him in my life. Sincere condolences to Mary, JB and Evan.

Ken Demith

April 15, 2010

Tommy,

You were a great friend and teamate, your passing makes me think back and be glad our paths crossed in life.

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