Thomas L. “Tom” Williams, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12:36 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

Tom was born on July 21, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Roy L. and Carey W. (Crawford) Williams.  On September 30, 1969 Tom married Judy C. Harps and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are his children: Dwayne Whitehurst of Denham Springs, LA, Brian Williams of Vandalia, Scott (Christina) Williams of Haslet, TX, Tony (Pamela) Williams of Perrysburg and Shantel Whitehurst Williams of Ada; fourteen grandchildren: Niki, Courtney, Jacob, Jason, Daniel, Leah, Alex, Brett, Lee, Dee, T.J., Madeline, Sammy and Siren; sixteen great grandchildren; two brothers: Jerry (Karen) Williams of Lititz, PA and Jack (Jo) Williams of Ada; and special people: Trey and Rachael James and children.  

He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Williams and three grandsons.

Tom was a lifelong farmer and retired from BP Chemical.  He was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Kenton.

The family recommends face coverings to be worn while attending visitation and service. 

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Doug Flinn officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.  The funeral service for Tom will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24th. 

Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ada Academic Boosters.