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1943

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Martin Williams Obituary

Name: Visitation for Martin Williams
Start: 2017-01-19T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-19T21:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Lukes Episcopal Church

July 13,1943 - Jan 16, 2017 Martin Calhoun Williams Sr of Mountain Brook, Alabama died January 16, 2017. He was born July 13, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert James Williams, Jr. and Vesta (Dolly) Edwins Williams. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his brother Robert James Williams, III and his beloved cat Sam Otis Richmar. Mr. Williams graduated from Birmingham University School in 1961. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1965. He was a member of the rifle team under Coach Bear Bryant. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Alabama. He was a First Lieutenant Armor after being a tank platoon leader and company commander in Korea. He retired from Birmingham Rail and Locomotive a family business since 1997 where he was Vice President and a part owner. Martin was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed golfing at the Birmingham Country Club where he was one of the founding members of the Sting and its first czar. He is responsible for many of the nicknames that his friends still go by to this day. During retirement he became an accomplished woodworker. Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife Yorke Cox Williams, his children Dolly Williams of New York City, NY (Jim Gunn), Martin Calhoun Williams, Jr. of Maui HI, John Bankhead Davis III (Banks) of Birmingham, AL and his grandson James Martin Williams Gunn of New York City, NY. Mr. Williams is also survived by his sisters Diane Williams Brabston and Mary Jane Williams Morgan and his sister-in-law Beverly P. Williams. Martin is survived by numerous nieces, nephews grand nieces and grand nephews and great grand nieces and great grand nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Allen Yeilding (Chop) for his friendship, love and exceptional care and Dr. Saji Jacob his cardiologist. A special thanks also to the staff in the SICU at Brookwood Medical Hospital who took exemplary care of Martin. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Mountain Brook, Alabama on Thursday January 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm with visitation at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Lukes Episcopal Church 3736 Montrose Road Bham, AL 35213 or your favorite charity.

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Jan. 17 to Jan. 22, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Williams

17 Entries

David H Bludworth

January 11, 2023

Martin and I were in Korea together with 7th Infantry Division. We shared many events together and enjoyed jousting about the Crimson Tide football team and my Florida Gators. Martin played a great golf game and won a few dollars off me and others. Always ready to party Martin was loved by all.

Robert Phillips

March 15, 2017

Good bye "Uncle Marty" my favorite college roommate and fellow mural painter. We never had a
cross word and had more fun than 2 "white boys" deserve. You were good for me. Love "Buddha" Phillips

john lauriello

January 30, 2017

Yorke: I just heard about Martin today. I am so sorry for you and your family and know Martin will be missed by your family and so many friends. I enjoyed knowing Martin and have several fun memories. God Bless Martin, you and the family. Your Old Pal, Lauriello

Care Williams

January 21, 2017

So sorry to hear about his passing. My father Miller really appreciated their years of friendship. Martin always had something funny to say whenever I ran into him. Always addressed me as Little Turk. He certainly will be missed.

January 20, 2017

Yorke: I am so sad to hear of Martin's death. He was a good friend and golfing buddy. We had lots of good times together. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Harald

Jack Wilson

January 20, 2017

I'm going to miss my Facebook ally and loyal neighbor Martin Williams. I wish he was here watching The Donald's inaugural parade with me now.

January 20, 2017

YORKE: So sad to hear of Martin's death. He was a good friend. I will miss him too. Sorry I was unable to attend his service at St. Luke's. I have you in my prayers. Harald

Becky Allen

January 19, 2017

Martin will be missed by many. He had a wonderful sense of humor and took great care of Yorke as well as Turk and Ollie

Liz Allen

January 19, 2017

You will be missed Martin. You have such a great sense of humor and a wonderful way of getting people to laugh. Plus, Turk and Ollie Loved You!!!

Fred Dixon

January 18, 2017

From an old railroad buddy, one of the saddest days of my life was when I learned of the passing of my dear friend Martin. We'll play another round one day dear friend, Love you, Fred Dixon

January 18, 2017

Dear Yorke, I am so very sorry about your loss of Martin. I know this must be so hard Please know you are in my prayers. love, Fran Bloodworth

Linn Hicks

January 18, 2017

Dear Yorke and family,
The night sky shines one star brighter. May beautiful memories sustain you at this difficult time.

January 18, 2017

Very sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Loved how he called me a Turkette. Thinking of your family.

Miller and Dootsie Williams

January 18, 2017

Thinking of you and your family with love. Kitty Scott Urquhart

David Bludworth

January 18, 2017

Martin was one exceptional man. My friend for several decades. Served together as armor officers in Korea. Played some golf, teased about my team the Gators and his the Crimson Tide, and shared lots of funny email. My prayers and condolences for Yorke and all the family RIP Marty. Your friend David H Bludworth

Lisa Daughtry

January 18, 2017

So very, very sorry to learn of Martin's passing. Uncle Martin taught me to play pool and play golf, at Birmingham Country Club. He was funny and kind. I will remember him with fondness and for his remarkable sense of humor.

Louise Davis

January 17, 2017

I am so sorry to hear that Martin passed away. He was always so kind and a gentleman. Lifting you all up in prayer. I love you Yorke.

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