Chester 'Tom" Williams

Chester “Tom” Williams, 76, of Forreston, Il, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born July 8,1947 in South Bend, IN, the son of Brainard and Naomi (Creech) Williams. Chester married Mary “Ellen” Marney on October 22, 1982 in Oregon, IL. He was a 1966 graduate of Oregon High School. He served in the United States Marines from January of 1966 and retiring in September of 1994; where he served as a Gunnery Sergeant and Aircraft Electronics Technician. He worked at the Byron Nuclear Plant as security from 1988-1999, and at Vitner's as a mechanic. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and being with his beloved dog, Sophia.

Chester is survived by his wife, Mary “Ellen” Williams of Forreston, IL; daughters, Sara (Alan) Degenhardt of Pecatonica, IL and Jennifer Williams of Mt. Morris, IL; brother, Larry R. Williams of Chadwick, IL; and grandson, Shaye Alford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Richard Williams.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March 12, 2024 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in FREEPORT, IL, with Chaplain Sean Huguenn officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, IL. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory.