I just found out today that Dr. Williams had died. He was the kindest person with a huge heart. Getting through high school was incredibly hard and I was often sick not just physically but emotionally too. He was always sensitive to that. Shedding tears for Dr. Williams. I'm so sorry the pain overtook him.

Lee Rizzardi

August 29, 2024

Great guy and the best doctor. I miss Jonathan. Heaven awaits and we will talk again.

Lino Rizzardi

August 29, 2023

Rest in peace Dr. Williams. Always thought you were the best doc. See you in the Heavenly Kingdom one day.

LEE

August 29, 2022

Miss him but we will see him in heaven.

Nancy & Bob Oram

January 22, 2021

Dr Williams was one of the most caring people we have ever known! He loved to tease my Mom about how she looked in the hats she dressed in to see her for her appointments. He actually cried with us when she died. He was a wonderful diagnostician & truly cared about his patients. We were Blessed to have know him! We know that God welcomed him home with a “Well done thy good & faithful servant “! May God give you Peace.

Susie Ruth Powell

December 14, 2020

He was a tremendous human being and as the earth received him it misses him. Susie Ruth Powell

Tim Bradshaw

November 23, 2020

I came to know Dr. Williams as backup to my primary (PHP) but after being given his ‘sniper-like’ precision level of care during several appointments wondered about changing him to be my PHP. Jon was an exceptional human being while giving care to me and reading of his passing here hit me with total surprise and am still in shock. Through tears falling I can honestly say he was the best MD I’ve been given care from.
Reading his obituary reveals his success as human being Jon’s academic & professional accomplishments also reflect his dedication, success, attention, expertise, laughter, caring, generosity, love, humour, character, empathy & compassion. So what I put next sounds may sounds antithetical. Another here put it succinctly. “Sometimes there are no words...but always there are prayers.
You have mine & those of so many
who love Jon.”
Tim Bradshaw/Patient

Paula E Press and John Rosenthal

November 11, 2020

Dr. Williams became my doctor and because of his competence, careful listening and willingness to pay attention, successfully diagnosed and treated a painful condition that I'd been seeking help for, for close to a year. Dr. Williams gave the kind of care that everyone wishes for from a doctor--expert, caring, human and humane, personal. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing Dr. Halper's enlightening article.

Lorena Clark

October 26, 2020

Jon was our doctor but most importantly our friend. For 15 years he guided our care and knew us well. He gave use Hope compassion and care during very difficult and life defining health issues. He was always giving and most of all smart about what we needed both medically and emotionally. We missed him when he left the practice for a while and was overjoyed when he returned. Today both me and my husband cried. We will miss him. He touched us and care for beyond our expectations. He knew us. We are so so sad. We send his family our profound prayers. We cared about Jon
Warm Personal Regards
Thomas and Lorena Clark

Lorena Clark

October 26, 2020

Lorena Clark

October 26, 2020

Jon was our doctor but most importantly our friend. For 15 years guided our care and knew us well. He gave use Hope compassion and care during very difficult and life defining health issues. He was always giving and most of smart about what we needed both medically and emotionally. We missed him when he left the practice for a while and was overjoyed when he returned. Today both me and my husband cried. We will miss him. He touched us and care for beyond our expectations. He knew us. We are so so sad. We send his family our profound prayers. We cared about Jon
Warm Personal Regards
Thomas and Lorena Clark

Greg P

October 4, 2020

It seems like Dr. Williams was just starting at Chatham Crossing when he became our doctor. He took care of our whole family, especially our kids, and our kids were pretty close to the same age of his kids. I like to think we shared the progress of our families around the same time.
We owe Dr. Williams so much in keeping our family healthy, and I feel we had a very special doctor/patient relationship as we had so many good experiences with him over the years.
R.I.P. Dr. Williams

Al Marold

September 23, 2020

We were friends and we were so happy to have had him in our lives as our doctor. He referred us to Dr. Sally Wood as his replacement. True to form, her character personifies the best that he had to offer his many admirers. Thank you, Dr. Williams, for taking good care of us. Rufina & Al Marold

Donna Waterman

September 20, 2020

He was a very caring Dr that didn’t mind spending more time with you than the allotted 20 minutes per patient. I am so saddened to hear this. I send my heartfelt condolences to everyone in his family. UNC lost one of the best physician’s it had-of all the Dr’s at UNC, he was much demanded &. wanted as a personal physician & was so admired & loved. He was so proud of his family. My grand daughter is the same age as one of his daughter’s. I am just so heartbroken, but it gives me solace knowing he’s in heaven & won’t have to suffer & deal with this horrible depression any longer-I just feel sad for his girl’s, wife & immediate family. May God bless them all.

Duke Fan

September 17, 2020

I did not know Dr. Williams or his family, but I somehow stumbled on his story and read this obituary. I also read the article in the NY Times. I made a donation to the Inter-faith Council in Carrboro as a small gesture in memory of him. My prayers are with his family. He was definitely a gift to the world.

Alexander Layton

September 15, 2020

Dr. Williams was a wonderful Doctor who cared about his patients. The first time I met him any on looker would have thought him to be my Doctor for years. He went out of his way to ensure he understood each patient, it was obvious he read and understood their charts before he entered the room. This made him stand out as a top physician at UNC. He cared for my family quite often and we even tried to request him whenever possible. Even though he was not our primary Doctor we knew when he stepped in the room we were well cared for and enjoyed each visit with him even when sick. He helped me through a difficult time last year and I will forever be grateful for his advice, help and genuine care. He will be sorely missed, our family's thoughts and prayers are with his family.

B. Baker

September 15, 2020

I only saw Dr. Williams one time as a patient; however, during that meeting I was impressed with his desire to get to the root of my medical condition. He displayed a sense of humor and made me feel cared for and valued. He took time to perform some simple tests as he applied his analytical knowledge of the human body to rule out the condition that concerned me. He is the only physician since moving to NC who has shown any interest in making my life more comfortable as I age. I am so saddened by his untimely death.

Ann Recchie

September 14, 2020

He was a wonderful doctor and a fine human being who loved his family and humanity. I met him when he gave me a Covid-19 test and saw him twice thereafter. A kinder and better person would be hard to find. There is nothing I can say to make his family and friends feel better about losing this wonderful human being from their lives, except to say that we close our eyes in this life and open them in another dimension. In that dimension, the pain and anguish of this dimension vanishes. He is still very much with his wife, daughters, siblings and parents. Even though you cannot see him, he is forever with you and watching over you. My deepest condolences on the loss of this wonderful doctor and human being.

Vic & Cyndy Viti

September 11, 2020

To Jonathan's wife Carrie, his daughters Sarah and Lily, his parents Dick and Judy Williams our long-time neighbors in Bethlehem, PA, sisters Wendy, Jennifer and families. Vic and I want to offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, son and brother Jonathan. As others have also said, there are just no words in this very sad time of loss of such a good man. I couldn't believe it when I heard of his passing and have also read the article on depression that was inserted in his obituary. I thought it was a beautiful story to share with everyone he meant so much to. May God bless you and your family in this time of such sorrow. Neighbors, Vic & Cyndy.

Rick Price

September 11, 2020

I never knew Johnathan but my parents, Charlie and Shirley Price were neighbors of Dick and Judy Williams. They send heartfelt sympathys to the entire family. My parents were saddened to read his obituary in the paper. They send their love to Dick and Judy, and all the family.

LeVonne Powell-Tillman

September 11, 2020

I graduated from UNC with Jon, trained with him in internal medicine, and chatted with him every now and then at the occasional school function and in the course of patient care. The world has lost an excellent physician and all-around person.

Elizabeth Steele

September 11, 2020

Jon's med school classmates are devastated by his death. He is remembered as friendly, caring and all-around nice. There are no words...

Tom Lawrence

September 11, 2020

I got to know Jon while dating my wife Keri who was a year ahead of him at UNC residency for Med/Peds. I loved when Jon would join the residents for group dinners as he would always have the table laughing at his stories. Once Jon started practicing medicine, he was an easy choice to be my primary care physician and was one of a select few doctors I actually looked forward to visiting as he always brightened my day. Any time I ran into Jon at Home Depot or Lowes we would talk for at least an hour about life, our kids, vacations, and so forth.
Please accept my most sincere sympathies for your loss and I hope that you find comfort in knowing how many lives Jon touched.

DBERGER

September 11, 2020

Jon was a great guy and exceptional doctor. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him. He will definitely be missed.

Teneisha Davis

September 10, 2020

A life well lived.

Becca Carchman

September 10, 2020

Jon and I did residency together and had our first children at almost the same time. He was a bright light and a joy to be around. Much love to Jon’s family.

Tracy (Largay) Rubine

September 10, 2020

I knew Jon growing up. He was such a nice guy. I remember his smile. My deepest condolences to his wife, children, parents, siblings and all his family. May he find peace.

Dennis and Paula Paggi

September 9, 2020

A beautiful tribute. We are so glad we got to meet and visit with Jon earlier this year.
May God bless you and your family during this time.

Joan Glover

September 9, 2020

Sometimes there are no words...but always there are prayers. You have mine & those of so many who love Jon.

Resident of Emmaus

September 9, 2020

To Jonathan's Family - I do not know any of you, but my heart & prayers go out to all of you. I honestly don't know what drew me to read the complete obituary, but I was. As I'm reading it, I though "what a wonderful, giving & loving human being". As I read the complete obit, tears were streaming down my cheeks. Words cannot express the feelings I had. I went on to read the article in the NY Times - and again - completely moved by it.
And what an act of bravery & love on your part to share his story. I continue to hold all of you in my thoughts & prayers.

September 9, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Jon, but I do know the heartbreak of losing your loved, precious one to the insidious disease of suicide. I hold you deep in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve and struggle to pull the fractured pieces of your lives together. C Grieshaber, Bethlehem, PA

Mr. Gilbert

September 8, 2020

Please know that your friends honor the tremendous courage you are bravely exhibiting during your tremendous and heavy loss. May time, and loving memories embrace and bring some comfort to your heavy hearts!

Mr. Gilbert

September 8, 2020

April Smith

September 6, 2020

My mother only saw him once or twice but how he treated her meant so much to her, talking about her health and treatment in terms of "If you were my mother...", which made her feel truly cared for. She was extremely saddened to hear of his struggle and of his passing. May he be at peace now.

Jean Haywood

September 5, 2020

The best and most caring doctor ever. Loved being his patient.He always made me laugh and feel better.

Lynn Culton

September 5, 2020

To Carrie, Sara and Lilly, Words can’t express how sorry i am to hear Jon’s passing. My heart is breaking for you I will always remember him for his beautiful smile and kindness. You will be in my prayers for strength and healing. If there’s anything I can do please let me know.

lee Rizzardi

September 4, 2020

Best Doctor ever. I told people he was the greatest doctor in the universe. Always spent a good deal of time with me and am sure with all his patients. He was very thorough in his examinations, and always kind. I call him not only my doctor but also my friend. I will miss Doctor Williams. May he rest in peace in the arms of God. Condolences to the family.

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