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Jeffrey Williams Obituary
Singapore
Jeffrey Michael Williams died unexpectedly in Shanghai, China on Tuesday, March 23, 2016, at the age of 55. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edith and Clarence Moore, Louise and Joseph Williams; aunt and uncle, Gerry and Samuel B. Jack. Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Barbara and Cliff Williams; uncles, Ken Moore and Jerry Williams; brother, David Williams; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Dianne Ledford; and sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Jeff Meagher; niece and nephews, Chad Gibson, Kelsey and Scotty Lukich, Jacob and Gabe Ledford, and Tyler, Sydney, and Reece Meagher.
Jeffrey was born on June 10, 1960 in Knoxville, TN and was an active youth at St. John's Episcopal Church. He graduated from Central High School, then the University of Tennessee in the school of Architecture. Immediately after graduation, he began working in Manhattan with Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, then relocated to Hong Kong for 10+ years. He moved back to NY and was a founding partner of studioaria before moving to Singapore as the Managing Director of HBA Architecture for 5 years. Jeffrey was accomplished in the field of Architecture and traveled the world extensively for both business and pleasure. He loved his family and was a generous and caring friend to many and will be deeply missed.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Downtown Knoxville on Tuesday, March 29th. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the University of Tennessee, Jeffrey M. Williams Architecture Scholarship. Checks should be made payable to the University of Tennessee Foundation with Jeffrey M. Williams Architecture Scholarship in the memo line and mail to: UT Foundation, 600 Henley Street, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37996. To make a gift online, visit: www.volsconnect.com/williams.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Williams
John Pollard
March 19, 2025
9 years already, think of you often mate
Alister and Nam Kelman
March 19, 2024
Nam and still talk about you and our happy times together.
Aubrey Kurlansky
March 19, 2024
I still miss you my friend - I often think about our times at Haig Road with fondness and our crazy business trips together. You were so full of life and spirit a you breezed into the office each morning with a quip and a story. Gone too soon but never forgotten.
Coimbatore Raghavendran
March 19, 2023
Jeffrey who collaborated with us as Local Architects in a Chennai, India JWMarriot project several years ago left a deep and inspiring impact on the Team for his Leadership ability. His knowledge and creative design approach was intensively effective. He commanded respect from a diverse Team and under his guidance, the Team coalesced into a well knit and motivated force. Raghavendran of CRN ARCHITECTS.
Marie-Paule Petitjean
April 20, 2016
Really saddened to learn of Jeffrey's passing. I keep fond memories of all the time I spent with Jeffrey at work and after workin Hong Kong and New York
With my sincere condolences
Maylin Ramsamuj
April 6, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Jeffrey at BBG-BBGM for 11years, and he is a kind and geneous person. There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.
Donal T. Coyne
April 1, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of Jeffrey's passing, I had the pleasure of working with him on the Pen and his was a light that burned so very very brightly, Asia is a little dimmer and duller for his passing...god bless.
Alister + Nam Kelman
March 30, 2016
I had the privelege of working with Jeffrey on some fabulous hotel projects.
The hotels remain as evidence of his talent as a great architect.
Those of us lucky enough to spend time with Jeffrey after work understand what a wonderful, generous and absolutely fabulous guy he was.
The world is a little less glamourous, and the evenings a little shorter, without our friend Jeffrey.
March 30, 2016
We were sorry we could not attend the memorial service yesterday. We had you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jan and Scott
Tarver
Lynn Patterson
March 29, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace for the family during this time of need!
Sumitra Ravindranath
March 29, 2016
Shocked to hear of Jeffrey's untimely passing. It was a pleasure and a learning to work with him and I will always carry great memories of his work ethic. Condolences to his family.
Vickie Myers
March 28, 2016
Barbara,I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you,David,and your family and praying for all of you.You and David are such special friends to me. Love Vickie
N S ASHOK
March 28, 2016
Shocking to hear of Jeffrey's demise. I have known him for the past 16 years as a complete architect but more so as a fine human being. He was a team leader - only time will heal his absence!
Coimbatore Raghavendran
March 28, 2016
Our Architectural Team worked alongside Jeffrey for JWMarriott, Chennai project. He was a fantastic Architect. To us, he was a role model as a professional- always in control, always innovative and never the one to compromise on his vision. His leadership of the Team was inspiring. We lost a great man. Our deep condolences to his family and friends.
Simon Berry
March 27, 2016
Jeffrey, what can I tell you that you don't already know, he considered himself as Aunty Jeffrey to both of our children and always took time to say hello, never was he aggressive or arrogant in his conduct, quite the opposite, he was a kind and generous man with a honest heart and it seems unfair that we will never see his smile again.
Rest well Jeffrey you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Simon, Claire, Freya and Declan
John Pollard
March 27, 2016
Jeffrey was a dear friend indeed and he always made Bangkok a happier place on his visits here over the 25 years we have been friends and colleagues. You will be missed young man.
Amy Ling
March 27, 2016
May our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. RIP
Chris Godfrey
March 26, 2016
It was a great pleasure getting to know Jeffrey these past years. Through this short time we shared insights, serious conversations and belly laughs aplenty.
Jeffrey's warmth, gregariousness and uniquely witty take on the everyday will live long in memory.
Ride on Cowboy.
René Gross Kærskov
March 26, 2016
A great architectural mind has been lost but also an unbelievably happy and giving personality. Jeffrey sprinkled his talent and happiness on everybody around him. My first meeting with Jeffrey was supposed to be a 45 min. lunch that turned into 4 hrs followed by years of working together. You couldn't get enough of Jeffrey. Jeffrey will be missed at HBA.
Connie Puar
March 26, 2016
Jeffrey was a ray of sunshine and always optimistic about everything in life.
He would pop his head in my office just to say hello chickadee.
I will miss him. He will always be in our hearts and memories.
Andoy Diaz
March 26, 2016
Have never had the opportunity to work with Jeffrey but it was an honour to have known him in the office. The last I remember of him was when I handed him over some prints he left at the printer and gladly said to me with his signature wide smile, "Thank you, I appreciate that." Thank you Jeffrey for the joy you have brought in HBA. We will miss you!
Eugene Reyes
March 26, 2016
Jeffrey was such a wonderful person to work for. Everyone in the office will miss his ready smile and helpful attitude especially on our small groups of Architects. He was always giving compliments or a helping hand to us. He made sure we knew we were appreciated and we are truly going to miss him.
With my deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Eugene
Aubrey Kurlansky
March 25, 2016
Jeffrey was the first person to greet me, when I arrived in singapore 3 years ago, with a big beaming smile and the promise of a 'Happy drink' to celebrate - there began a wonderfully loyal and supportive friendship as he mentored me through my first 6 months in Asia. Tirelessly committed to pursuing professional excellence Jeffrey exemplified all that we collectively stand for - good is never enough - only greatness will do. He was passionately committed to principles in architecture as well as his attitude to life - when I asked him each day 'Jeffrey how are you' 'Just gorgeous' was his reply - and he was.
Ian Carr
March 25, 2016
Jeffrey was my great friend and colleague and I feel his loss deeply. He brought so much joy to his work and passed on his wisdom freely to all that collaborated with him. Jeffrey created a body of work around the world that defines his professionalism and reflected his character. Strong in character and true - with always room for a little unexpected flourish. Jeffrey will be missed by all who knew him.
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