Hazleton Plain Speaker, Aug. 29, 1935
Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual. Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end. Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual. Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end. Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
Hazleton Plain Speaker, Aug. 29, 1935
Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual. Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end. Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual. Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end. Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
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