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Theodore "Ted" Thomas Williams was born to Chester and Annie Lee Williams on August 19, 1930 in Rankin, Pennsylvania. He departed this temporal life in preference to life eternal on June 28, 2019. Ted attended Pittsburgh Public School and graduated from Taylor Allerdice High School. Following graduation, he married Shirley Jenkins-Smith and they relocated to California to begin their life together. From this union, a son, Theodore Thomas Williams, II was born. Ted joined the United States Air Force and served in the Third Radio Mobile Unit. During his years of service, he received numerous awards - Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and German Occupation Medal. Upon discharge from the military, Ted was stationed at March AFB in Perris, California. After returning home from the military, Ted was employed by Lockheed Aircraft for more than 25 years and retired as a Quality Control Supervisor. Theodore married Alice Williams and from this union, a daughter, LaShawn Elaine Willams, was born. Following retirement from Lockheed, Ted returned to Pittsburgh and served the Federal Government in a confidential role. He joined with the fellowship of Central Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Victor Grigsby. He joined the Male Choir, the Usher Board and regularly attended weekly Bible study. Additionally, he assisted around the church taking food to the Food Pantry and having the vans repaired and inspected. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Anna Lee Williams; four brothers: Arthur, Samuel, John Henry and Clifford Williams; and three sisters: Annie, Mildred and Edith Mae Williams. To cherish his memories, Theodore leaves to children: Theodore Thomas Williams II (Debra) and LaShawn Elaine Williams-Boutte; four grandchildren: Oliver Joseph Boutte V, Theodore Thomas Williams, III, Tiera Marie Williams Sanford, and Terry Allen Williams; five great-grandchildren: Masai Johnson, Layla Monte Williams, Penelope Sunshine Williams, Celine Alexandria Williams and Giovanni Terry; one brother, Leroy Williams (Mary) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and one sister, Barbara Russell of Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Theodore Thomas Williams Sr

August 19, 1930 - June 28, 2019

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Theodore Thomas Williams Sr

August 19, 1930 - June 28, 2019

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