Thomas Frank Williams

April 1, 1932 - January 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Frank Williams on January 6, 2021 at the age of 88 years old. He was born on April 1, 1932 and raised in Moselle, MS but chose to reside in Laurel, MS for the majority of his adult life. He went to trade school to be a TV repairman and worked at Sears for over 30 years, eventually retiring and opening his own shop. His proudest moments were those he served as a Sergeant of the Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in the United States Marine Corp. As a result of a fire fight on July 4th, 1952, he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a God-fearing man who knew what duty, honor and patriotism were. Mr. Williams and his beloved late wife, Erma Dean Williams were married for over 63 years and leave behind four children, Patricia Suzanne West of Laurel, Thomas Michael Williams of Laurel, Steven Anthony Williams of Hattiesburg, and James David Williams of Laurel. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Heather Michelle Van Houten of Laurel and Presley DeAnn West of Laurel; and lastly Mr. Williams leaves behind four great grandchildren, Connor Sharp and Zachary Sharp of Piedmont, Oklahoma, and Dawson Gardner and Dallas Manns of Laurel. He was greatly loved and will forever be truly missed. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Lawn Haven Cemetery. Dusty Golobay will officiate. Pallbearers will be Larry West, Cody Hodge, Madison Deloach, Jeff Boone, Josh Boone, and Lance Chancellor. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.