Thomas Williams

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Anthony Williams on February 16, 2025, at the age of 80. Tom was born on February 29, 1944 in Cover Dalene Idaho to Hank and Leona Williams.

Tom grew up in Arvada, Colorado, and in 1962 joined the US Army where he trained for his pilot license. After his service in the military he headed west to California. He made it as far as Las Vegas, Nevada, where he would live and work for many years as a pilot. He first flew excursion flights over the Grand Canyon, and would eventually work for Casino owner, Steve Wynn, where he would fly many celebrities in and out of Las Vegas. It was a colorful time in Las Vegas and Tom had the most interesting stories of his time there.

Later he would live and work as a pilot in various cities in the eastern United States, eventually "landing" in Jupiter Florida where he would continue his flying career, along with other endeavors including managing a night club for Burt Reynolds. He would remain in Jupiter where he had many cherished friends until his death.

Tom is survived by his youngest sister, Ruth Overby, His beloved dog, Lucy, along with several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his son, Tom Wilcox. Parents Hank and Leona Williams. Sisters and brothers, Edith Perigo, Howard Williams, April Hogland, and Larry Williams.

There will be a service for Tom at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth FL, where he will be laid to rest with Military Honors. For anyone who would like to pay their last respects the service will be Monday, May 5th, at 1:00 p.m.

For additional information, friends may contact Tom's niece, Cindy Mues, at mues468@comcast.net or by phone 303-808-7747