Thomas R. Williams

Thomas R. Williams obituary, East Moline, IL

Thomas R. Williams

Thomas Williams Obituary

Visit the Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory - Moline website to view the full obituary.

Thomas R. Williams, 82, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Allure of Moline, East Moline, Illinois.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Trimble Funeral Home.

Thomas Ralph Williams was born November 24, 1943, in Moberly, Missouri, the son of Curtis and Minnie Estelle (Reynolds) Williams. He married the love of his life, Virginia (Clark) Jones, and their marriage brought their pride and joy, TaJuan Williams. Most of his career was spent at International Harvester.

Thomas is survived by his children, Rowana Williams, Mark Williams, Troy Williams, and TaJuan Williams; step-children, Cynthia Martin, Tony (Felicia) Jones, Lawrence (Katherine) Jones, Marvin Jones, and William Jones; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Williams; his son, Thomas “Tommy” Williams; and a brother, James Williams.

The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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