TOMMY WILLIAMS

LAMAR-A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery for Tommy Leroy Williams, 77, Lamar, who died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his home, following a long illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held prior to the service time, beginning at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Survivors include his wife of more than 35 years, Clara (Babcock) Williams, of the home; a son, Rusty Rawlings and wife Debbie, Jerico Springs; a daughter, Amber Williams and Derek Merando, Pittsburg, Kan.; four grandchildren, Justin Rawlings, Jennifer Rawlings, Kolby Bevins and Kaden Merando; two nephews, David Williams and Steven Williams; three nieces, Pat Burr, Linda Franklin and Juanita Boyd; several great-nephews and great-nieces and dear friends, Kim and Connie Roehrs and family.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Woody and Wanda Williams and O.J. Williams.

Mr. Williams was born Sept. 9, 1938, at Smithville, to Allen and Rosa (Tate) Williams. In addition to farming in the Verdella/Bluff Chapel area, he had worked at O'Sullivan Industries for 25 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed horseback riding, preferably on his favorite steed, Blaze, as well as fishing and camping trips with his wife. He was a league bowler for many years and a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal fan. The Royals could also count on him to cheer them on, unless of course they were playing the Cards. His football favorites were the Rams and Chiefs and he followed them faithfully. He was a quiet man of many interests and talents, but his first priority was always his family and spending time with any and all of them.