John Williams

John Williams obituary

John Williams

John Williams Obituary

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John Thomas Keeler Williams, 68, was born August 9, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK. He passed away March 4, 2009, at his home in Choctaw, OK, after battling Alzheimer's disease for 5 years. Tom graduated from St. Gregory's Catholic H.S. in 1959. He attended both UCO and OSR for his undergraduate degree and OSU for his masters. Tom worked as a contract negotiator at Tinker Air Force Base for 29 years, taking an "early out" so that he could travel, hunt, make homemade beer, ski, and enjoy time with his friends and family. Tom was also an avid bowler, playing in a Tinker league for many years. Tom was a devoted and loyal father, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Helen Williams, and his uncle, T.K. Quillin. Tom is survived by his daughter, Dawn Williams, his son, Brett Williams, and his sister, Anna Nauman. An evening prayer service will be Sun., March 8, 2009, at 5 p.m. at Smith & Kernke Chapel, 1401 NW 23rd St. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon., March 9, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Monica's Church in Edmond.

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March 10, 2009

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Marilyn Stallings

March 10, 2009

I had the good fortune to get acquainted with Tom in early 1978. I worked in the “typing pool” and had millions of questions but very few sources for answers. Tom and Tom Anderson sat fairly close together in those days, each one full of vim, vigor and vitality as well as very knowledgeable in contracting and willing to answer questions. They became my “contracting library source”. Those were fun days. I did not keep in contact with Tom after he retired and I am saddened to hear of his death. My prayers are with you and may God pour out His comfort and encouragement in these sad moments. Marilyn Stallings, Moore, Ok

Tommy Nicholson

March 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Williams family. I enjoyed working with Tom and playing golf him in the Procurement Golf League. He had a great sense of humor and was a friend to everyone. You will be missed by all. God Bless Tommy & Tracy Nicholson

Dorothy McCray

March 9, 2009

I worked with Tom at Tinker and went to college with him at CSI, now UCO. He was a wonderful person and I was very sorry to hear he had passed away. Dorothy McCray

sam Hoisington

March 9, 2009

I will miss Tom very much, from bowling, to playing pool, new years eve parties at his house, cleaning up after the big storm, and just by knowing the man, we played a lot of tricks on people at the landingzone

Rudy Della Vecchio

March 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family. I knew Tom for many years and bowled with him for quite a few of those. He was quite a character and we will miss him.

June Celcer

March 9, 2009

Memories of love andfriendship are treasures to carry with you always and Tom has given you many.

Marsha Green

March 9, 2009

I recall working with Tom as a clerk-typist, back in Contracting (at Tinker). He was a funny guy and my prayers go out to his family.

Marsha Green

Terry Murray

March 9, 2009

Tom, I miss the good times bowling and will think of you when the league travels to Springfield and Tulsa. There aren't many Tinker people left in the league that remember your beer antics or generosity. Rest easy as you've done a great service with your children. Terry Murray

Jacob Rowe

March 9, 2009

Although I only got to know you after your illness, it was an honor. You will be missed. I send my prayers to Dawn, Brett, and Annie.

Cherish Driver

March 9, 2009

Please accept my deepest condolences on your lost. I remember Tom as a fun-loving person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. We will miss his great New Year's parties but most of all we will miss his wonderful spirit of living life to the fullest. Cherish Driver, Washington DC

March 8, 2009

Goodbye Tom, we will all miss you as you travel up to be surrounded by the loving arms of God. Our prayers will be with you that you will have everlasting life in heaven.

Tom Corley (Oklahoma City

HARRY BIRDSONG

March 8, 2009

TOM

WE HAD MANY A GOOD TIME TOGETHER. ESPECIALLY AT A CERTAIN CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ALWAYS WHEN BOWLING.

I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND. REST IN PEACE.

Madeline Clements

March 8, 2009

What an honor to have known and loved Tom Williams. From working with him, being his bowling partner in the yellow rock league, to partying with him and friends on Friday nights... We laughed, cried, and tried to understand what life threw at us. I chose to remember all the good times and know that Dawn and Brett will also. God speed Tom. We will see you again one of these happy days.

robert nunez

March 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Essie Nunez

March 8, 2009

I will always miss you and love you my Tom Tom. I know that your spirit is free now and soaring with the eagles that you loved so much. It was truly an honor and privilige to take care of you in your time of need.

Essie Nunez

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