Popular LW entertainer has died
IN MEMORIAM
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Williams, 60, a dynamic entertainer well known throughout LW for mesmerizing Leisure World residents on the Amphitheater stage and at dances, picnics and Toys for Tots Christmas shows, has died. He passed away unexpectedly of heartrelated issues on Jan. 19, 2021, in his Mutual 2 home, according to his family.
Tommy was born on May 28, 1960, in Bellflower, California. His lifelong passion was entertaining others with his phenomenal singing voice. For more than a decade, he has been a mainstay of the Leisure World entertainment circuit, most recently as president of the Cabaret Entertainers Club. In addition to the Cabaret Entertainers, he was associated with the Velvetones big band group and the Vinyl Rock Classic Rock & Pop Band, among many others.
He will be best remembered onstage, wearing a sparkly costume with a microphone in his hand and a signet ring on his finger. He was known for his elaborate sets and costumes, not to mention over-the-top Halloween and Christmas decorations at the home on El Dorado Road that he shared with his mother, Helen Schultz. She never missed the chance to cheer him on at LW shows and events.
Tommy put in countless hours coordinating, decorating, emceeing and performing for the grateful residents
