On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, God peacefully called, Mr. Thomas J. Williams, affectionally known as "East Coast" home, with his family by his side. Thomas was born on June 19, 1949, to the late Leander and Ruth Ella Williams. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Williams; his brother, Robert E. Williams; his cousin who was like a brother, Charles H. Harrison "Beefsteak," and other relatives.

Thomas attended Petersburg Public Schools and retired from the Chesterfield County School System. Thomas was a very caring and loving person who lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed working on cars, attending car shows, collecting classic cars, riding motorcycles, going to thrift stores, flea markets, traveling to North Carolina and California, and spending time with his loved ones.

Thomas was known to have had a swag style and being called, "Cool Moe" by those he encountered. He enjoyed wearing cheerful colored clothing, sunglasses, caps, and dancing at functions. Thomas was a people's person with a good sense of humor who never met a stranger. He will be truly missed.

Thomas leaves behind to cherish his memories: his children, Nicole Dean Tucker (Craig Sr.), Katrina M. Mason, Thomasina L. Williams (Lamar), and Tamias L. Williams; a sister, Valerie Williams Vaughan (Kenneth); grandchildren, Craig Tucker, Jr., DeAndre Tucker, Sr., Ny'Ima M. Mason, Marquise J. Mason, Tierra Z. Williams, and Taliyah M. Williams; great-grandchildren, Camondre Goode-Tucker, DeAndre Tucker, Jr., Zamarion Tucker, Logan Dabney, Zy'Air Rives, Zy'Ona Rives, Te'Aire M. Mason-Epps, Taylen M. Mason- Epps, and Kaiden C. Dunn; niece, Sonya Ross (Edward), nephew, Michael Vaughan. A special companion, Leona L. Ellsworth, her sons, Kevin L. Browder and Willie C. Browder Jr., devoted cousins, Joseph A. Winfield (Faye), Judy Massenburg, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Maurice H. Bowles III, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

A family and friends visitation will be held from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday, May 19, 2025, at the funeral establishment.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.