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Dr. Tom Williams, 89, passed peacefully this December 10th into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dr. Tom was born in Sweetwater, Texas as the youngest of 14 children. He grew up on a ranch/farm setting and, after graduating from high school in nearby Snyder, became a rodeo calf roper and an oilfield worker. At the age of 20, he was converted to his Lord Jesus Christ under the preaching of Dr. A V Henderson in San Angelo, Texas. A short time later, he moved his family to Los Angeles, CA where he worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company as a successful salesman. While employed there, God called him to be an evangelist. He stepped out in faith and began a 60+ year ministry of preaching in hundreds of local churches, numerous Bible colleges, conducting citywide campaigns and preaching at missionary endeavors around the world. Dr. Tom’s ministry included becoming founder and president of the Tom Williams Worldwide Ministries, being portrayed with his wife Pamela in the successful Christian movie, Twice Given, authored several gospel tracts and books, had a daily radio broadcast entitled Facing Tomorrow and a TV ministry in India. He also was a godly counselor and prayer warrior for hundreds of preachers and families in difficult times. He was used of the Lord to win literally thousands of people to Jesus Christ, help heal many broken hearts and homes and bring revival to countless Christian individuals and churches. His extremely compassionate heart and unbelievable generosity and spiritual wisdom were great blessings! He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ross and Delia, 12 siblings, his previous precious ,wives Wanda and Pamela, and daughter Sheryl Dee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannine of 18 years, his children, Tim, Phyllis (Paul), Paul (Jeanne) and Penny (Steve). 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, his dear sister Izorah and numerous nieces and nephews. In his going to Glory Dr. Tom was and is beloved by multitudes of God’s people around the globe. Praise be to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit! Funeral Services will held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm at The Jack Hyles Memorial Auditorium located at 523 Sibley Street, Hammond IN 46320. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00pm until the time of service at 6:00pm. Interment will take place on Wednesday, December 18th at Memory Lane Memorial Park 6305 W Lincoln Highway Crown Point IN 46307 at 10am starting in the chapel.

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Dr. Tom Williams

August 17, 1935 - December 10, 2024