Obituary of Thomas Ormond Williams

Thomas Ormond Williams, 69, a resident of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 after a long and winding journey with cancer. He was an Alabama native who was born in Tuscaloosa and grew up in Mobile, Decatur, and Birmingham. After graduating from W.A. Berry High School in 1971, he attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a business degree. He worked in insurance and finance for many years. 

Tom’s passion was music. He loved writing, performing, recording, and sharing his music with others. He was a loyal Crimson Tide fan, an avid golfer, and loved the many family beach trips over the years. He was a longtime member of Vestavia Hills Methodist Church.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents John T. Williams, Jr. and Ruth Fitts Williams. He is survived by his son, Michael T. Williams; daughter, Anne E. Williams; granddaughters Eloise Williams and Winnie Williams all of Minneapolis, MN; sister, Sharon Monaghan (Tom) Starkville, MS; sister, Janis Costilow (Walt) Vestavia Hills, AL; and two generations of nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will take place at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park at a later date.