Obituaries

Tommy Wade Williams, age 72, of Highway 27 West in Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Yount officiating.  The family will speak with friends graveside following the service.

Mr. Williams was born November 24, 1951, in Cleveland County, to the late Tom and Ava Hullett Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wade Williams; and two brothers, Ralph Williams and Kack Williams.  Tommy served in the United States Army.  He worked in the furniture industry.

He is survived by his wife, Cleo Mosteller Williams of the home; son, James Williams (Wendy) of Bessemer City; daughters, Valorie Avery of Denver, and Denise Keever (Tim) of Cherryville; brother, Rayford Williams of Maiden; sisters, Penny Cantrell (Tony) of Vale, and Doris Wilson (Joe) of Iron Station; five grandchildren, Kayla Williams, Mackenzie Johnson, Amber Keever, Alaina Williams, and Dakota Keever; and one great-grandchild, Brennan Wade Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC  29605.