William Thomas Rector Obituary
The memory of William Thomas Rector of Dalton, Georgia, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Thomas'Billy'Rector, Sr. and Amanda Jane Rector; his sisters, Louise Moore and Elizabeth'Liz'Richardson; his in-laws, Willard and Mary Holloway; and his grandson William Tyler'Will'Rector.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Joyce Rector; his children, Jeff Rector (Renee), Tommy Rector (Jessica), Tina Rivers, Michele Townsend, Angie Mashburn and Shanda Short (Seth); his grandchildren, Patten Rector, Tristian Ray, Kennedy Viars (Dylan), Tanner Jackson, Sypher Barkley, Todrick Rivers (Heather), Brittany Simpson (Kaiser), Luke Rector (Katherine), Jacob Rector (Brittany) and Amanda Dew (Karavin); and his brother-in-law Doug Holloway (Darla). He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
