Troy Cleveland T.C. Williams Jr.'s Obituary
Troy Cleveland (T.C.) Williams Jr., 87, passed away in his sleep on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Beverly Park Place Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth Argaud Williams and Troy C. Williams Sr. and his beloved wife Mary Alice (Timms) Williams.
T. C. to his long-time friends, was an avid reader, gardener and lover of all things science. His family and friends were the beneficiaries of his exceptional culinary skills. Julia Child being his hero. He was a native Memphian, graduating from East High School and served in the Army at the end of the Korean War. T.C. was the successful business owner of T. C. Williams Oil Company and Southeastern Controls winning several national awards during his career.
He is survived by three daughters, Mary Rea, Carol Devereaux (Michael) and Alice Stipe (Robert) along with his four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park in Memphis, TN. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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