Staff Sergeant Tyson Jones Williams

May 9, 1994-June 30, 2023

It is with great sadness Tyson Jones Williams was taken from us suddenly on June 30, 2023. Tyson Williams was born on May 9, 1994, to Lanis Williams and Kimberlee Williams, in Orem UT. Tyson grew up in Davis County at Hill Air Force Base and Syracuse UT, during his teenage years.

Tyson graduated from Syracuse Highschool in 2012 and received his Associate's degree from the Army in 2018.

Tyson Joined the Army on April 15, 2013. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson SC, and AIT Blackhawk Crew-chief training at Fort Eustis Virginia. He served at Fort Carson CO., Afghanistan, Fort Eustis VA. as an instructor, Camp Humphries South Korea, and was currently assigned to Fort Liberty NC. Tyson was proud to serve his country, and loved the wind in his face while flying, but most of all, he loved the men and women he served with. These individuals have become brothers to Tyson and all of us.

Tyson loved the outdoors. He loved camping, hunting, snowboarding, herding cows (only with Pat), and most of all fishing. Fishing was his happy place and a place of comfort. Tyson swore he would never be a golfer, but when he landed in South Korea, he tried it and became hooked.

To say Tyson loved his family was an understatement. He loved hard and with all of his heart. His love for children was unmatched and he was thrilled to be "Uncle Ty-Ty" to his buddies' kiddos.

Tyson was the most giving, kind person you would ever meet. He gave to the less fortunate anytime he could and was an example of pure goodness to all.

Tyson Loved to make people smile, or even better, laugh. You knew when Ty entered a room because everything seemed brighter and happier. His laugh was contagious. He was a force of nature that people couldn't resist. He considered you a friend with just a hello.

Tyson is survived by his parents Lanis and Kimberlee Williams. His sister and best friend Ashlee Williams. His grandmother Shirlee Branin, and the most loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Tyson was preceded in death by his grandpa Dwayne Branin and his Grandparents Bill and Nancy Williams.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, to donate to one of the organizations that Tyson loved.

https://k9sforwarriors.org/

Funeral services will be held Monday July 17, 2023 at 11:00 at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, UT . A viewing will be held Sunday the 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North Orem, UT. Another viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 prior to the funeral at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the funeral at the Orem City Cemetery.

There will be a live broadcast of the the services on www.walkersanderson.com