Thomas E. Williams, 69, of Grain Valley, MO passed away at his home on November 6, 2017. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Tom was born on November 23, 1947 in Baltimore, MD the only child of Leo and Dorothy (Whitmer) Williams. After high school, Tom joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Whitman AFB. Upon his released from the service Tom made Missouri his home, namely Independence and the Grain Valley area. It was here that Tom met the love of his life, Kim Newby. He retired from the Department of Agriculture in 2007. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports, and his yearly trip to Disneyworld. Survivors include; wife Kim Williams; son Kristian Tucker; daughter Keely Lucas; son Corey Williams; son Matthew Williams; daughter Megan Caldwell; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a large extended family and many friends. Tom is preceded in death by his parents.