Thomas Williams

Thomas Jr. Williams, age 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away May 3, 2011. Born June 19, 1923 to Thomas Q and Ella (Beers) Williams. Married his jewel Dorothy Jeanette Winkler, May 26, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He lived in Centerville all his life where he spent his lifetime continuing the legacy of the Williams farm which now is a Centerville historical landmark. He milked 100 dairy cows and farmed 105 acres. He also did custom work for other farmers. This was back when business was done on a good old handshake. He joined the US Army in 1942 in the 44th tank battalion. Serving in New Guinea, Admiral Island and the Philippines. He was seriously injured spending 15 months in a military hospital. He was honorably discharged receiving: Philippine Liberation Ribbon, 2 Purple Hearts, ASI ATIC Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal. Survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; children, Steven (Lani) Williams, James (Jill) Williams, Carol (Gordon) Carter, Debie (Steve) Weese, Mark Williams, Chris (Rick) Lehosky; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers, Dick and Emery; and sister, Lillian Ingleby. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 9th, 2011 at the Centerville City Cemetery, 650 East 400 South. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. (In case of bad weather, services will be held at Russon Brothers.)