Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | Durham, NC

Obituary For Thomas Leroy Williams, Jr.

Mr. Thomas Leroy Williams Jr., son of the late Thomas Leroy Williams Sr and Rosa Williams was born on October 17, 1946 in Durham, North Carolina. He suddenly departed this life on Friday May 6, 2022.

Thomas received his schooling from Durham Public Schooling System. Soon after graduating from Hillside High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Navy and served for two years. He attend Durham Technical Community College. He became a member of the Masonry Organization in 1980. He worked at the Durham VA Medical Center for over 30 years until retiring in 2008.

Thomas’s pastimes were fishing and hunting. He enjoyed spending time with his family and checking in on his friends and loved ones. He was a part of the Walltown Community. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. He never met a stranger wherever he went.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife of 22 years, Dorothy D. Williams, three sons. Thomas Williams III, Jeffery Funderburk (Nannetta) and Michael Williams, a daughter Carlissia Dudley, four grandchildren Aaron Williams, Amaya Funderburk, Elise Williams, and Carson Minor and a host of cousins and friends and special family friends George and Jean Flowers.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, visitation with friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and funeral service at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Union Baptist Church, 904 N. Roxboro St. Durham, North Carolina 27701.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings with family and friends.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

Guest Book

I am so sorry for your loss. Thomas was my coworker at the Durham VAMC. Carol Ann Riley

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What can I say about my cousin Tommy Jr. that hasn't already been said. He and his mother my Aunt Rosa really were special people they made me feel so close to our Williams family and filled in the gaps about our ancestors I/we need to know as a family. It has been an amazing journey but they made it a pure joy. God bless you Tommy as you transition into your new world. Love your cousin Terri 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Thomas was one of a kind. Working with him at DVAMC was always a pleasure. He was dedicated to the veterans he served and always had an encouraging word. Family please have faith that God will sustain and comfort you as you grieve this loss. Avis P. Glaspie

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Our deepest sympathy To you and your family. Redmill landscape

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Sorry for the loss of your dad. Claudius & Sheila Bratts

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May God's grace and peace keep. Randy Mangum

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My prayers and condolences to the Williams' family The Graves' Family

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So Sorry for your lost, may God bless you and your family. Classmate Mark A Jones

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May God give you strength and lots more love during this time!🙏🏾🥰❤️ Pat Scott & Mr. Bill

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May God give you strength & lots more love during this sad time! Pat Scott & Mr. Bill

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Thomas was such a special friend to the Rogers and Flowers families. He would call our elderly parents every special holiday...Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day and many others just to let them know he was thinking about them. He continued that cherished tradition to us after my dad passed away and my mom was unable to take calls. Often he would call just when we needed to hear his encouraging words. Just this past week he called and left a kind message which I hold forever close to my heart. Heartbroken for his family and all of us who were blessed by his friendship. Jean Rogers Flowers

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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