He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Hope Davis Williams of Sneads, Florida; his sister, Willie B. Bullock of Dallas, Georgia; his daughter, Lucinda Williams Hagler (Doug) of Lake City, Florida; his son, Thomas Joseph Williams (Beverly) of Tallahassee, Florida; four grandsons, Kyle Hagler, Joshua Williams, Cameron Hagler, and Chase Hagler; one granddaughter, Kelsey Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, J.B., Reuben, and Ralph Williams; and his sisters, Daughty Smitherman, Ruby Gilley, and Inez Elwick.

Visitation will be held at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home Chapel in Sneads, Florida, Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (CST).

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Chattahoochee, Florida, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM (CST)with interment to follow at Dykes Cemetery, Sneads, Florida.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements. PH 850-593-9900.