Thomas "Tommy" Williams

Tommy was preceded in passing by his parents; his first wife, Ruby Williams; his brothers James and Malcolm Williams; and his grandson, Daniel Chamblee.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean Williams; children Greg Williams (Michelle), Jeff Williams, Karmen Popwell, James King, Pam Chamblee, and Cheryl Gabbert; grandchildren Daren, Collier, Logan, Lane, Heather, Roger, Jessica, Mason, and Nathan; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Tommy was an extremely dedicated and hardworking man. His greatest passion in life was the creation and daily operation of the Williams Orchard in Trussville, a family-owned and operated business that started as a FFA project for his son, Greg. Due to his unwavering commitment to work, the Williams Orchard has grown from its early beginnings with 50 trees to over 3,500 apple trees and has become a landmark for all those who visit the area. Tommy loved caring for his orchard and had a talent for growing and maintaining flowers such as his beloved chrysanthemums. He retired from a long career with Alabama Power & Hardy prior to his work at the orchard. His legacy will live on through his family and the hard work he enjoyed.

A visitation for Thomas will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial at Argo Christian Fellowship Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Argo Christian Fellowship, 936 US Hwy 11, Trussville, AL 35173, 205.467.7062, http://www.argochristianfellowship.com/. While donations on the website state proceeds go to the church, Argo Christian Fellowship has assured donations made will go to the maintenance of the cemetery.