Obituary for Tillman Clarence Williams
Tillman Clarence Williams
Tillman Clarence Williams, 78 of Gainesville, FL, transitioned on October 16, 2020. Born to the late Clemmon and Izetta Crump-Williams November 17, 1941 in Inverness, FL, he's a Graduate of Santa Fe Junior College 1966 and Edward Waters College 1969. An U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, Tillman attained the following Medals of Honor: Expert Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal. He served on the following City of Gainesville Committees: Community Action Board, Planning Committee and The Human Advisory Board. Mr. Williams retired from North Florida Evaluation Treatment Center as a Counselor; was Founder, Builder and Owner of A Heritage Funeral Home of Gainesville, FL; and a member of Church Of God By Faith of Gainesville, FL.
Survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Thomas-Williams; children, Selina Duchess (Stanley Sr.), Sandra Williams, Bonita Williams; grandchildren, Arielle Williams, Sydney Wills, Christopher Duchess, Stanley Duchess Jr.; Siblings, Patricia Chivers, Shirley Simpkins and Glenn Williams Sr. (Preceded in death by John Williams, Clemmon Williams, Ruthie Mae Freeney); and a host of nieces, nephews, In-Laws, Godchildren and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Tillman C. Williams will be Saturday, October 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home, 727 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL. Burial will be Monday, October 26, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations to be made to the care of Beatrice Williams.
PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE
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Tillman Clarence Williams, 78 of Gainesville, FL, transitioned on October 16, 2020. Born to the late Clemmon and Izetta Crump-Williams November 17, 1941 in Inverness, FL, he's a Graduate of Santa Fe Junior College 1966 and Edward Waters College 1969. An U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, Tillman attained the following Medals of Honor: Expert Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal. He served on the following City of Gainesville Committees: Community Action Board, Planning Committee and The Human Advisory Board. Mr. Williams retired from North Florida Evaluation Treatment Center as a Counselor; was Founder, Builder and Owner of A Heritage Funeral Home of Gainesville, FL; and a member of Church Of God By Faith of Gainesville, FL.
Survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Thomas-Williams; children, Selina Duchess (Stanley Sr.), Sandra Williams, Bonita Williams; grandchildren, Arielle Williams, Sydney Wills, Christopher Duchess, Stanley Duchess Jr.; Siblings, Patricia Chivers, Shirley Simpkins and Glenn Williams Sr. (Preceded in death by John Williams, Clemmon Williams, Ruthie Mae Freeney); and a host of nieces, nephews, In-Laws, Godchildren and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Tillman C. Williams will be Saturday, October 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home, 727 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL. Burial will be Monday, October 26, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations to be made to the care of Beatrice Williams.
PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
24
Oct
1:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Mask And Social Distancing Observed
Service
Monday
26
Oct
11:30 AM
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Mask And Social Distancing Observed
Cemetery Details
Location
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
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