Thaddaeus Williams

"Big T," Thaddaeus, Mr. Big Stuff are just a few of the names that were associated with Thaddaeus Iglehart Williams. He brought only joy and sunshine to the lives he touched. Thaddaeus was such a healthy baby, that wherever he went everyone wanted to know what his mother was feeding him. When he was two years old, his Aunt Sister said "Darlene, look at that boy's thighs, he is going to be a football player. You can tell that by the way he is built!" Well his Aunt was right! "Big T" was well known for his big smile, big heart, big hugs, big appetite, and big fun.

Thaddaeus age 18, was a freshman at Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, California and 2007 graduate of Douglas Mac Arthur High School in San Antonio, Texas, he departed this life on Thursday, October 25, 2007 in Salinas, California. "Big T" was a varsity football offensive player for Mac Arthur High School. He served on the Peer Assistance Leadership team and on the Homecoming Court for all four years of high school. Thaddaeus' biggest hobby was a tie between laughing and making people laugh. He accepted the Lord as his saviour at a young age. Thaddaeus was an active member of his parent's church, Magnolia Christian Church, where he served on the Finance Committee, Choir, Youth Drill Team and Drama Team. His love for football took him to Hartnell College where he was a starter on the offensive and defensive line. Thaddaeus proudly wore the jersey number 73, both in high school and college. Thaddaeus' love for life, people and adventures took him straight into everyone's heart.

Thaddaeus was born August 5, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas to Langston, Jr. and Thaddaeus Darlene Iglehart Williams. Thaddaeus is survived by his parents, two brothers, Langston Williams III, and Joshua Williams all of San Antonio; paternal grandfather, Langston Williams, Sr. of Dallas, Texas. He is further survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many, many close neighbors, teammates, coaches, teachers, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bishop T.D. Iglehart and Dessie M. Iglehart, and paternal grandmother, Lou Anne Williams.

Funeral services for Thaddaeus will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2007 at Community Bible Church at 2477 North Loop 1604 East, 78232. Porter Loring Funeral Home, 2102 N. Loop 1604 East, 78232 will serve as funeral director. Entombment will be in the Sunset Cemetery, 1701 Austin Highway, 78219. Relatives and friends are welcome at the wake, to be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Magnolia Christian Church, 230 W. Magnolia, 78212.

In lieu of flowers, the Langston and Thaddaeus Williams Fund has been established at Bank of America, account number 005776047907, to establish a college scholarship fund and legal defense fund. Any branch of Bank of America will accept donations.

The family would like to thank the entire San Antonio community for their support, love, in particular the Mac Arthur family, Magnolia Christian Church family and for their help and support.