Dr. John Williams Do

Dr. Thomas John Williams DO, age 88, of Sylvania, was taken from his loving family March 5, 2019. Tom was born October 15, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio to Thomas, Sr. and Catherine (Griffin) Williams. He lived a long and full life as a strong patriarch, devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. Tom practiced family medicine in Toledo for over 40 years. He serviced as Chief of Staff at Parkview Hospital in Toledo. He was well respected by his colleagues and patients. Tom was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Sylvania. He enjoyed playing tennis, fishing and was an avid boater, as long as he could keep it afloat. He was a self-taught fixer of anything.

In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by a brother Gilbert Williams and sister, Katherine "Katie" Ferries. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maureen A. Williams, children, Matthew T. (Kimberlea) Williams,, Michael A. (Melinda) Williams DO, Mark A. (Marjorie) Williams, James A. (Kristine) Williams DO, Elaine A. "Lainie" (Terry) Timpe and Susanne M. "Sue" (Keith) Hanf; 27 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

The family will receive guests Monday, March 11, 2019 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer - West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Road (419-392-9500). A Mass of Celebration will be held Tuesday at 10:00 am. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Sylvania, 5373 Main Street, with visit beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Toledo.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church in Sylvania in Tom's memory.

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