Thomas E. Williams

The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH

Thomas E. Williams, age 81, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving father of Thomas E. Williams II, Erica A. (John) Rekstad, and David F. (Jill) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Sunniva Rekstad, Jason Rekstad, Chase Rekstad, Dylan Vanderwoude, Lillian Williams, Abigail Williams, Madison Williams, Cameron Holifield. Great-grandfather of Beau Helfrich. Dear brother of Lois D’Andrea, Michael Williams, Dan Williams, and Laura Wilkinson. Preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Patricia Williams. Thomas was a United States Vietnam War Army Veteran. He lived a selfless life always focusing on others. Thomas would do anything for anyone. He will be dearly missed.

Memorial visitation Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens—Homewood, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com