Thomas Williams

Thomas Williams Thomas Williams was born on May 25, 1942, in North, South was born on May 25, 1942, in North, South

Carolina, to his late parents, Pearlie and James Williams. He Carolina, to his late parents, Pearlie and James Williams. He

moved to Bradenton, Florida, in December of 1961 as a teenager. moved to Bradenton, Florida, in December of 1961 as a teenager.

Thomas worked as a construction worker at a young age but he Thomas worked as a construction worker at a young age but he

retired after he was injured on the job. Thomas later joined St. retired after he was injured on the job. Thomas later joined St.

Stephen A.M.E. Church. He loved his pastor, Reverend Barthell, Stephen A.M.E. Church. He loved his pastor, Reverend Barthell,

and he loved attending his church services. and he loved attending his church services.

Thomas loved his wife and family, and he will be remembered as a Thomas loved his wife and family, and he will be remembered as a

man who gave love deeply and lived with a bond of family love. All man who gave love deeply and lived with a bond of family love. All

his friends would call him “Kickin’ Chicken,” because he was liked his friends would call him “Kickin’ Chicken,” because he was liked

by many who knew Thomas. He had a love for Gospel music, the by many who knew Thomas. He had a love for Gospel music, the

Williams Brothers, and watching the news. Williams Brothers, and watching the news.

Thomas Williams was a cherished figure known for his kindness Thomas Williams was a cherished figure known for his kindness

and dedication to his community. His legacy of warmth and and dedication to his community. His legacy of warmth and

compassion will continue over to inspire those who were fortunate compassion will continue over to inspire those who were fortunate

enough to have knew him. enough to have knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie and James (Sally) He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie and James (Sally)

of North, SC; two children, Vertell Oliver and Lee A. Blair; sisters, of North, SC; two children, Vertell Oliver and Lee A. Blair; sisters,

Elder Ida Mae Motley, Annie Brice of North, SC, and Louise Elder Ida Mae Motley, Annie Brice of North, SC, and Louise

Livingston of North, SC; and brother, Asbury Fisher of Cincinnati, Livingston of North, SC; and brother, Asbury Fisher of Cincinnati,

OH. OH.

Thomas is survived by: his beautiful wife, Rose Williams, and their Thomas is survived by: his beautiful wife, Rose Williams, and their

children, Alice Williams of Bradenton, FL, stepsons, Mike Williams children, Alice Williams of Bradenton, FL, stepsons, Mike Williams

(Joanna) of Ruskin, FL, and Brian Williams of Bradenton, FL; (Joanna) of Ruskin, FL, and Brian Williams of Bradenton, FL;

sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grands; sisters, Annie Thorpe sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grands; sisters, Annie Thorpe

(Leonard) of Bradenton, FL, and Betty Harvey of Bradenton, FL; (Leonard) of Bradenton, FL, and Betty Harvey of Bradenton, FL;

nieces, Pastor Linda Livingston of North, SC, Denitris Payton nieces, Pastor Linda Livingston of North, SC, Denitris Payton

(Melton) of Northport, FL, and Javisha Mason (Danarris) of (Melton) of Northport, FL, and Javisha Mason (Danarris) of

Palmetto, FL; nephews, Jimmy Strong, Jr., (T’erra) of Parrish, Palmetto, FL; nephews, Jimmy Strong, Jr., (T’erra) of Parrish,

FL, Rodney Williams (Tiki) of Parrish, FL, Shawn Williams of FL, Rodney Williams (Tiki) of Parrish, FL, Shawn Williams of

Bradenton, FL, Tate Anderson of Bradenton, FL, Kenton Fisher Bradenton, FL, Tate Anderson of Bradenton, FL, Kenton Fisher

of Bradenton, FL, and Terry Brice (Deloris) of White Plain, NY; of Bradenton, FL, and Terry Brice (Deloris) of White Plain, NY;

and goddaughter, Precious Thompson of Bradenton, FL; sisters- and goddaughter, Precious Thompson of Bradenton, FL; sisters-

in-Law, Myrtis Robinson of Ruskin, Fl, and Gloria Harvey(Theo) in-Law, Myrtis Robinson of Ruskin, Fl, and Gloria Harvey(Theo)

of Palmetto, FL; Brothers- In- Law: Curtis Jernigan(Carolyn) of of Palmetto, FL; Brothers- In- Law: Curtis Jernigan(Carolyn) of

Lakeland, FL, and Lewis Jernigan, of Ruskin, Fl; a host of nieces, Lakeland, FL, and Lewis Jernigan, of Ruskin, Fl; a host of nieces,

nephews, cousins, church members, and friends. Close to grandpa nephews, cousins, church members, and friends. Close to grandpa

heart Leontai Blair, Sherell Davis, and Marquita Hendricks. Special heart Leontai Blair, Sherell Davis, and Marquita Hendricks. Special

friend and In-Law: Leonard Thorpe.

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