WILLIAMS, JEROME MUNDELL (AGE 69) OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

"To know Jesus is to know peace." On Wednesday, October 17, 2013, Jerome Mundell Williams Sr., was called to rest from his labor after a brief illness at his home in Indian Head, MD with his loving wife, Wanda Williams at his side at the age of 69.

Jerome was born in Washington, D.C. on December 17, 1943 and was the third of nine children born to Daniel Williams (deceased) and Ida Mae Williams (deceased). He received his education in the Charles County Public School System.

Immediately following graduation, "Tommy" as he was affectionately called by family and friends, married Dorothy Key on April 15, 1963 and from this marriage, four children were born; Tammy, Suzette, Mundell and Everett. This union ended in divorce on November 1, 1977. During this time, Tommy enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve his country and was discharged with honor.

Tommy and Wanda met while he was working on computer equipment at a Marshalls retail store in Virginia. Wanda was a Customer Service Manager and extended a special service to Tommy by inviting him to lunch. Tommy pretended not to pay any attention to Wanda's advance while he was working, but did later accept her invitation and allowed her to win the bet amongst her friends that day. Tommy and Wanda became immediate friends and were later married on November 25, 1989 at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Pisgah, MD. From this union, two children were born; Jasmin and Jerome "Jeromie" Jr.

Tommy was christened in the Methodist church at a very early age where he attended Sunday school and was forced by his mother to participate in church plays. Much later in life, Tommy found a new friend in Christ and from this relationship, he sought to learn more about God's word and how he could apply it to he and his family's everyday life. That special friend was Pastor Evelyn King. Because of her, Tommy invited his Mom and the entire family to witness the church service where he and his youngest son Jeromie were baptized by Pastor Evelyn King. While a member at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, Tommy served as an usher, choir member, member in the singing group "The Chosen Few" and a trustee.

During the course of his employment experiences, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Metro Transit, National Cash Register (NCR), and various other computer companies. He also worked as a Project Manager for Signal Solutions at the Pentagon. He was especially proud of this team of employees and considered them also to be his friends. Tommy's last place of employment was with Copper River Company in Virginia, as an IT Technician, where he enjoyed working as well.

Tommy enjoyed life, sports and was especially fond of the Washington Redskins where he could easily be described as a "die heart fan." He was an avid tennis and golf player, and was a superb fisherman. He and Wanda would spend hours on the water, catching and preparing the fish to enjoy sometimes for breakfast, lunch and dinner! All family members who loved fishing agreed that Tommy knew every secret spot to catch the best fish at the best time. Tommy was an outdoorsman, loving and sometime eating all things nature including deer, turtle, rabbit, squirrel, and duck.
Most those who knew Tommy would describe him as a "free spirited" person." The theme of his lifestyle could be described in the song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." While he had a gift for listening and applied that practice to almost all of his conversations without regard for their status in life, he was also very competitive and passionate in discussions regarding sports, life, religion and politics. He enjoyed debating everyone about everything and thought that his answer was always the "right one." He enjoyed spending time at family gatherings but could also be described as a "home body." All children, young and old in the Williams family had a special bond with him. Tommy served as Head Coach for 4 years for the Braves Football Organization where his son Jeromie once played football and was especially proud to take his team all the way to the Championship game were they won.

All during his life, including the period of illness, when anyone asked him how he felt, he would always say "super." When leaving Tommy, he would never say goodbye to you but instead would say "see you in the funny papers."

Left to cherish precious memories of Jerome "Tommy" Mundell Williams Sr. is his wife of 24 years, Wanda Williams; his daughters Tammy Ebner, Suzette Proctor, and Jasmin Miles; his sons Mundell Williams, Everett Williams (Sherry), Andre "Terrell" Williams, Greg Wills, Jerome Williams Jr., Son-in-law Ronald Miles (Jasmin) and best friend and neighbor Gary Fortune. Also surviving are his sisters, June Williams Brown and Jocelyn Williams Richardson (Alan), step sister Queen Woods Nevils and brother, Daniel Williams (Thelma). Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death; infant Joyce Diane Williams, Jeryle Williams Dorsey (Emerson), Jeffrey Williams (Saundra), John Williams (Jeanette) and Reverend Jacques Williams (Mary). Tommy is also survived by four elders on his mother's side; Helen Minor, William Thomas (Linda), Bernard Thomas and Lee Ella Hoaney. His surviving in-laws are, father in-law Charles Thompson, mother in-law Rose Thompson, Sister-in-laws and Brother-in-law. Tommy also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, great nieces, nephews, and friends with whom he shared a special relationship with.
Although Tommy will be greatly missed, we thank God for allowing him to be a part of our lives. Today, as we leave this special service for him, the family can only say thanks with love and we will "see you in the funny papers."

Viewing, 6pm to 8pm, Thursday, October 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Thornton Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD and from 9am until time of service 11am, Friday, October 25th, at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head, MD.

Interment Smith Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pisgah, MD.