November 9, 1917 – January 12, 2010
ANDERSON, SC  - Mr. T. J. Solomon Williams, age 92 of 302 D. Street, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.
 
Born in Habersham County, GA on November 9, 1917, Mr. Williams was a son of the late James Wesley Williams and Ida Sigars Williams.  He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and retired from Abney Mill with 62 years of service.  He was a member of Garner Memorial Baptist Church and was an avid gardener.
 
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 69 years, Avis L. Saxon Williams of the home; children, John Williams, Gael Williams, Esther Bowman and Ted Williams, all of Anderson; brothers, Tatum Williams of Anderson and Harold Williams of Georgia.  Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Judith Ann Smith; granddaughter, Marie Ashworth; siblings, Alvin Williams, Addie Williams, Daisy McIntyre, Lavada Williams and Ernest Williams.
 
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 2:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Isham Gilcrease.  Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
 
The family is at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from Noon until 2:00 pm.
 
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The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.