Thurman Williams Jr. - Cremation Society of Virginia

Thurman Williams Jr.

December 2, 1939 - March 30, 2021

Thurman Williams, Jr, 81 of Gloucester, VA passed from this life into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

He was born in Lillybrook, West Virginia in December 1939 and he joined the United States Army in 1962 to serve the country he loved. After his service, he lived in Buckroe and worked for the City of Hampton until moving to Gloucester in 1979. He retired from the C & O Railroad Company as a carman.

He was widowed by his beloved wife, Mrs. Charlotte Faye Williams. Survived by and left to cherish his memory are his only son, Michael Anthony “Tony” Williams and wife, Michelle; their 3 children: Erica M. Williams, Jason T. Williams (Aryah), and Stephanie A. Williams. He is also survived by one sister, Marilyn Blackburn Williams, former daughter-in-law Edie, and her children: Christopher Wayne Galloway, Jon E. Snodgrass, and Ashley N. Donnell. He had 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents’ Thurman W. Williams, Sr. and Vida L. Williams; brother Danny L. Williams; sisters, Mrs. Nellie Carnes, Mrs. Shelby Kernel and Mrs. Pauline Irvin.

At his request, Thurman and Charlotte will be returned to his beloved West Virginia at a date yet to be determined.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Wounded Warriors Program in his memory.

Cremation Society of Virginia-Newport News assisted the family with arrangements.

Cremation Society of Virginia

Margaret Williamson

Cheryl Horsley

Marilyn Blackburn

Aryah Williams

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Thurman Williams, Jr, 81 of Gloucester, VA passed from this life into his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born in Lillybrook, West Virginia in December 1939 and he joined the United States Army in 1962 to serve the country he loved. After his service, he lived in Buckroe and worked for…

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This breaks my heart to hear of his passing. He was a very good friend to me and we talked a lot when we were both having bad days.. He was very Special to me and I will never forget him.. Rest in peace my friend, now you have your LOVE there with you forever

May He Be at Rest in CHRIST!

GONNA MISS YOU DEAR BROTHER IF I DIDN'T GET TO SEE MUCH OF YOU. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES GROWING UP. HAPPY YOU ARE FINALLY UP IN HEAVEN WITH CHARLOTTE WHICH IS THE ONLY THING TO MAKE YOU HAPPY ..I KNOW HOW YOU MISSED HER. TELL ALL OUR SISTERS AND DICKIE AND OF COURSE MOM AND DAD HOW VERY MUCH I LOVE THEM AND MISS ALL OF THEM..ITS ONLY ME LEFT.SAVE ME A SEAT AT THE BLESSED TABLE.LOVE FOREVER YOUR BABY SISTER ...MARILYN

Love you forever.

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