"Tommy and family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time"
In loving memory of
Thomas Edward Williams
December 14, 1965 - February 8, 2022
Thomas Edward Williams, 56, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by family members.
Thomas, "Gus"to his many friends, was the son of Booker and Thelma (Woodley) Williams, of Newport.
Tom, grew up in Newport, and was graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1984. Thomas graduated from New England Institute of Technology with a degree in Computer Programming in 1992. After graduation, he was employed by Shop Rite as a night auditor. After leaving Shop Rite, he went to work at the MGM Grand Casino in Connecticut as a black jack dealer and eventually worked at Twin Rivers Casino in Lincoln, RI, until health issues forced him to leave. He also worked as a parking lot attendant for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, and the Citizens Bank Newport parking lot, where he loved to meet and greet people, and was a shuttle driver for the Wyndham Newport Hotel. He was a very friendly and outgoing person. He loved exploring different eateries and socializing with his friends on Sunday afternoons. Tom was a loving son, brother and father, and loved his Pittsburg Steelers Football Team.
Thomas is survived by his parents, loving sister, Teresa Clements and her husband Calvin of Fall River, MA, along with his niece, Aisha Clements and nephew Ahmad Clements who lovingly called him "Uncle T" . Tom was a devoted father, with an abundance of patience and love for his children. He leaves his daughters; Renee Williams, Kayla, Danielle, Deanna, Desiree and Khloe Savage, and sons Thomas E. Williams Jr., Munro, Domenic and Dakotah Savage. Thomas also leaves grandsons, Pedro, Ci'yez and Bless, many aunts and cousins, along with God Parents, Betty and Claude Hampton and a host of friends.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday February 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, followed by his funeral service at 3:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway in Newport.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Tufts Medical Center Development Office, 800 Washington Street #2311, Boston, MA 02111 or www.giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org or to the American Heart Association.
Tributes
"Thomas.and I go way way back to when him and a his sister use to come to my house when we were little. My mother use to babysit Thomas and his sister. The memories we could share. We were more like Family as we woyld act as such every time we saw each other. Sad to say but the last few years Wed are each other at Newport Hospital and even then Thomas was his self speaking of his love of his Children of Family. Much respect my friend you will truly be missed RIH my friend .Sending Condolences to the Family Love and Prayers Lisa Stedford. "
"To the family of Thomas E. Williams. I am sorry to hear about your loss of Thomas and send my deepest sympathy to you. May God grant you ongoing peace and comfort. Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Smothers"
"Booker and Thelma I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I pray your family find comfort in each other. May god watch over you family. Rest In Peace Thomas. Denise Monteiro Keesee"
"My condolences to the Williams family. I ran into Tom at Anthony?s seafood on my last visit to Newport and we reminisced about our childhood shenanigans. It was great to see him and I am sadden by his passing. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Terri Ayala-Holman "
"Thelma, Booker, and Teresa and Family. We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Tom. May God watch over your Family at this trying time. Rest In Peace Tom. Catherine and Milfred Baham"
"My condolences to the Williams family. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all and if you need anything please reach out. "
"My deepest condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Williams on the passing of Tom. Teresa you, and your family are in my thoughts, and prayers. May Tom RIP"
"Our condolences to Mr and Mrs.Williams ,Julie and his children. Respectfully The Murray Family "
"Gus was a great man taking way too early. Always had a smile on his face and very genuine. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Big Gus. Jay Zambrano "
"My sincere condolences to Gus' family and friends. We played football together at Rogers and enjoy it! I will miss his friendly smile and cheerful greeting that you always got when you ran into him. He will be missed! Rest in peace my Friend!"
"Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the entire Williams Family for the passing of your son Thomas E. Williams. He was well liked and respected by all that knew him. Every time we seen him, he would say ( with a big smile ) hi uncle Joe & aunt Alice with most of his kids. He will be missed. RIP Mr. & Mrs. Neves "
"Our condolence goes out to your entire family, I know that this is a difficult time for the family, and I wish I had words to make it easier. Our deepest condolences on the passing of Tom. There will never be another man like him and he will truly be missed. Teresa, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Annette McKinney & The Lawton Family! "
"He was a great guy. I was always glad to see him it brought a smile to my face everytime, He will be missed...RIP my friend"
"Thelma and Booker. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Theresa, keep the memories in your heart."
"My sincere sympathy to the Williams family. It was a pleasure to know Thomas as a student, athlete, and a friend. He was a caring man and I always enjoyed sharing a laugh with him. I will miss his smile and friendship. He fought the fight and may he Rest In Peace. "