Tuck Williams was born in Lynn County, Texas in 1930, the 13th child of William Allen Swafford Williams and Elizabeth Sandlin Williams. He died in Stanton on January 18, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Terry of Lubbock and Larry of Lawton, OK; two grandchildren, Daniel Williams and Ainsley Williams Davis of Chattanooga, TN; three great-grandchildren, Memphis, Knox and Rowan Eleanor Davis of Chattanooga, TN. His wife, Margaret LuWertha Hiett Williams survives him. At a young age, Tuck helped his father on the farm and at age 14. He became a short order cook. He also worked part time as a garage attendant. In school, he exceled in math and music. He learned to play guitar and was great in demand until he was in his 80’s.In 1950, Tuck was drafted unto the United States Army. While still in basic training, he was promoted and was a sergeant by the time he completed the training. He went to Korea where he served with honors and was awarded several medals.Upon return from Korea, he married Mahota Roseberry Hines and they had 4 children. Two of the children, Danny and Sonya Jean predeceased them both. Mahota died in 2010 and is buried in Tahoka.In their early marriage, Tuck drove a truck for a Tahoka company and then he entered the electrical industry. He worked for Phillips Electric in Midland, Texas and Cardinal Electric in Midland, Texas before establishing MTW Electrical Contractors and becoming a Master Electrician.Tuck served his community through his church and civic endeavors. He served as president of the Lockhart Breakfast Lions Club, entertaining with his guitar and singing for that club in Lockhart at the monthly performance and was a member of the Lockhart Lions Band for 5 years. While living in Corpus Christi, he went to the Ada Wilson Children’s Hospital and performed every month.Upon return to West Texas, he was a member of the Martin County Senior Citizens Center serving as a facilitator in the “Matter of Balance” programs helping to prevent falls. He was a member of the Old Soreheads Band for a number of years. After leaving the Old Soreheads Band, he and his wife, Margaret, and their friend, Jim Yardley, went every month for two years to the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas Veterans Land Board Nursing Home in Big Spring. Tuck was known for his generosity to people in need. There was a young mother whose husband had left her penniless and Tuck let her live rent free in his rental house for several months. Once in Corpus Christi, he paid an old man’s supper because the old man had forgotten his wallet. The police were ready to take the old man in for non-payment and Tuck paid it for him. He never saw the old man before or since then.Tuck was an expert builder. He built two beautiful homes and remodeled a home in Whitney that was truly a beauty. Tuck was an amazing problem solver and was able to help electrical engineers and construction superintendents complete tasks that had stumped them.The family will receive those who wish to celebrate Tuck’s life in Stanton on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton, Texas. The Service of Burial of the Dead and Holy Communion with subsequent interment of ashes in a niche at the columbarium at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Midland, Texas.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
