ROCKY MOUNT – Paul Thomas “Tommy” Williams, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the NC State Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on March 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Paul Benjamin Williams and Daisy Tolson Williams.
Tommy served in the U.S. Army, was a Vietnam Veteran, and was proud to be a Paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne.
Tommy is survived by his daughter, Dawne Garry of Rocky Mount; his son, Robbie Williams and wife, Ppina Williams, of Dahlonega, GA; his four grandchildren, Candice and Specialist William Olson of Newport News, VA, Rebecca Webb of Virginia Beach, VA, Tyler Cates of Dahlonega, GA, and Kendra and Travis Basom of Alpine, CA; his seven great-grandchildren; his sisters, Iris Nichols of Wilson, Mavis Deans of Elm City, and Lois Ann Moore of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Tommy’s life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Minister Jackie Cooke officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tommy’s memory to the NC State Veterans Home, 2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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