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Thomas Williams Obituary
Dr. Williams was a veteran of World War II and a captain in the Army Air Corps. He received a letter of commendation during his service at AAF Station Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Since the beginning of his practice, Dr. Williams was an outstanding surgeon and a respected member of the medical community. He was Chief of Staff for both the Macon Hospital and the Coliseum Park Hospital.
Dr. Williams served as secretary and later president of the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He was past president of the Macon Surgical Society, a member of the Georgia Surgical Society, the Bibb County Medical Society, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the American Medical Association. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Coliseum Medical Centers. In 2001, he was awarded Physician of the Year by the Bibb County Medical Society. When Dr. Williams retired, he had devoted 50 years as a strong force for surgical excellence.
Dr. Williams was a member of Vineville United Methodist Church, the Macon Rotary Club, Idle Hour Country Club, and the U.S. "Closed" Golf Association. Dr. Williams had a deep devotion to his faith, his family, his patients, and his friends. He loved to play golf, fish, and dance.
Dr. Williams is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Rogers Williams. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ella Hill (Mrs. Frank Ridley), of Athens, Georgia, Martha Berg (Mrs. James Anderson, Jr.) and Rebecca Shiver (Mrs. Donald Lee), of Macon; his son, Thomas H. Williams, III (Nancy Harris), of Macon; grandchildren, Frank Ridley Hill, Jr., Mary Eason (Molly) Hill, Charles Dougherty Hill, James Anderson Berg, III (Valli Causey), Thomas Rogers Berg (Holli Donald); Martha Frances Shiver, Sarah Ellen Williams and Mary Katherine Persons; and devoted companions and friends, Ellen and Johnny Miller and Mattie Lou Jones.
A memorial service will be held at Vineville United Methodist Church (2045 Vineville Avenue) on Friday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. The family can be reached on Thursday, July 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the home of Martha and Jimbo Berg, 4708 Moor Park, or on Friday at the church following the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to: Wesley Glen Ministries, 3711 Agape Village, Macon, GA 31210, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31204 or the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, 304 Pierce Avenue, Macon, GA 31204.
Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Williams
Sarah Ellen Williams
June 28, 2008
hello um... tomorrow this guest book will go off line and my entire family would like to thank you all very much for your loving words over this past year. Dr. Thomas H. Williams clearly touched many people in his life time and will live on forever in our hearts. He may be gone but some how for me he is still with me, looking out for me. and again thank you very much this would have meant alot to him.
Ken & Abretha Watson
August 25, 2007
It was an honor and a pleasure to have worked with Dr. Williams for over 20 years. He will be missed.
Terry & Susan Daniel
August 14, 2007
We had the pleasure of getting to know DR. Williams when he was treating our Mother while She was in the hospital. We spent a month, day and night there, and during this time we ALL fell in love with him. He was a kind gentleman and a great Doctor.
May God wrap His loving arms around each of you during this sad time.
Fred Barnes
July 26, 2007
To the Williams Family
My family and I would like to express our sincere condolences over the loss of your parents Dr and Mrs Buddy Williams
Our parents met your parents while serving together
in the Medical Corp of the U S Army Medical Corp in and after WW2
They remained very close friends for the next 60+ years
Sincerely
Fred Barnes
Patty Greene
July 14, 2007
To the Williams Family,
We have been out of town and were so saddened to hear about Dr. Williams! He was such a great doctor but more than that, he was such a caring man! He has operated on almost everyone in my family including myself. I was very scared before surgery not knowing if I had cancer or not and he was just so comforting to me and my family. I know you all must be so honored to have him as your father. I am truly honored to have called him my doctor and friend. I will be praying for all of you. Sincerely, Patty Greene
Manson (Marshall) Rhodes
July 14, 2007
Mary Ella, Martha, Rebecca, and Tommy
I was so sorry to learn of your saddness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will see you through.
Jebb Munroe
July 5, 2007
Mary Ella,
My family and I would like to extend our deepest condolencses and
prayers to you and all your family at this most difficult time.
Love,
Jebb
Bonnie Anderson Goode
July 5, 2007
To the family of Dr Tom Williams: all my family was a patient of Dr Williams from my uncle to myself. I will never forget when my aunt was in surgery several times and Dr Williams came in after the surgery and comforted the family and said that he was going to pray for us and if he could do anything for us he would. i am sorry to hear of the loss of your husand, father and grandfather. He will be missed deeply my his patients and the friends he made in the Middle Georgia Community.
Deanna Jones
July 5, 2007
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Dr. Tom. I came to know him in 1985 as a very frightened 25 year old young lady that needed her gallbladder removed. What a precious man he was! I then encountered him again as my surgeon in 1990 when I began to have to have surgical biopsies due to fibrocystic disease.He was my surgeon until he retired and I never once gave a second thought to the fact that he was aging because he was "THE BEST". I have not since found a more compassionate, caring and competent doctor. My heart goes out to the family and I am praying for a quick recovery for his daughter-in-law and grandchild.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray right now that you will wrap your loving arms around this wonderful family. I want to also pray that you will put your healing hands upon those family members that were injured in this tragic accident and just give them all the peace that only you can give. I know Lord that you will give them the strength that can only come from you.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
EVA JANE HOLLAND GARRETT
July 5, 2007
THE WILLIAMS FAMILY MUST HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THIS GREAT MAN.HE DID SURGERY ON ME AND I WAS SO SCARED.DR.WILLIAMS MADE A PROMISE THAT HE WOULD TRY TO KEEP AND HE DID.HE WAS A CARING AND PEACEFUL MAN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH PEACE AND LOVE TO FILL THE EMPTY HOLE YOU MUCH FEEL.
EVA JANE GARRETT
Gladys H. Roach
July 4, 2007
We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Tom Williams. I was a patient of Dr. Williams along with my husband and daughter. This community has truly loss a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maynard Barlow
July 4, 2007
I have read the entries in this Guest Book and have found that all were the true feelings that I had toward him. So, what could I say different about my experience with him. I think mine is unique because he saved my life by repairing an aneurysm that had burst during a stay in the hospital. I will be eternally grateful to him.
Flo Williams
July 4, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Tom Williams:
32 years ago, Dr. Williams operated on me. He also operated on my Mother. Not only was he a good Dr. but a caring person. I know you will have fond memories.
mike maffett
July 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Williams even though we have never met. We were traveling to Hilton Head on Thursday afternoon June 28th when we witnessed this horrible accident. We actually saw the tractor-trailer as it rear ended the white suv. We called 911 and since last Thursday my wife and I have had a difficult time getting the image out of our mind. Again our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Suzan Maffett
LYNNE HOWELL
July 3, 2007
AT THE END OF THIS MONTH, 10 YEARS AGO, I MET DR. WILLIAMS. HE DID SURGERY ON MY (LATE) HUSBAND IN JULY 1997 AND AGAIN IN JUNE 1998. HE BECAME A PART OF OUR FAMILY FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS. MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY FROM A HEART ATTACK IN 2002 AND WAS STILL SEEING DR. WILLIAMS EVERY 6 MONTHS AS A PRECAUTION- THAT'S HOW DR. WILLIAMS WAS-HE KEPT A CLOSE CHECK ON HIS PATIENTS. I HAVE NEVER MET A KINDER MORE CARING AND UNDERSTANDING DOCTOR. I HAVE THOUGHT OF HIM OFTEN OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS AND WAS SO SADDENED TO READ OF HIS PASSING. YOU, HIS FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS AND I JUST WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH MY FAMILY AND ALL THE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT HE TOOK CARE OF.
Gay Gladin
July 3, 2007
May God bless you. Your father and grandfather was such a good man. I know that he will be missed by many. Your parents were friends of my mother Gladys Marshall.
June Chester
July 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Dr. Williams for many years and have never known a more caring surgeon. He will be greatly missed.
Charlene Mayfield, RN
July 3, 2007
I had the honor of working with Dr. Tom many years ago as a young nurse. He was known even then as a shining star among physicians. His surgical skill was unsurpassed. He will be missed by everyone he touched. May God bless his family.
Dennis Snider
July 3, 2007
Dr.Williams performed surgery on my grandfather and my mother. I have yet to meet a more kind, caring and competent doctor.
May God bless his family and provide them the same comfort Dr. Williams provided so many people.
Elaine Jones R.N.
July 3, 2007
I was so very fortunate to not only be a patient of Dr. Tom Williams;but I also worked with him prior to his retirement.Dr. Williams was the most devoted,dedicated, and caring Physician I have ever met. He always had that sweet smile that just always said it all.
He was a Blessing to all his patients and nurses; And was a "shining example" to other physicians as to what a Doctor should be and how he or she should "act". He will not be forgotten. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Beverly Spillers, RN
July 3, 2007
I had the great pleasure to work with Dr Tom for many years in surgery at the Coliseum. I saw a very caring man do great things for many people. I saw a caring man work may endless hours to help others. He certainly wears his crown in Glory now.
SANDRA (SAM) MOSLEY
July 3, 2007
GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN YOUR HOURS OF SORROW. FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING HIS JOB ON EARTH, HERE IN THE VALLEYS WAS WELL DONE. HIS CROWN IS FULL OF JEWELS AND HE WAS WELCOMED HOME WITH A FULL HONOR GUARD OF GODS ANGELS AND YOUR MOTHER.
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF MEETING DR. TOM, AFTER A LARGE MASS WAS FOUND IN AN ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAM SOME YEARS AGO...SINCE MY HUSBAND TRAVELS THE WORLD, I DECIDED TO BE SMART AND JUST GO AHEAD AND GET IT DONE IMMEDIATELY, AFTER CALLING MY PHYSICIAN AND TELLING HIM TO GET ME THE BEST WHILE I RAN TO GET MORE ULTRASOUNDS, DR. TOM WAS WAITING FOR ME. I RAN IN HIS OFFICE SMELLING THE FRESH SMELL OF HIS SWEET TOBACCO, AFTER READING HIS DIPLOMAS ON THE WALL FROM UAB MEDICAL SCHOOL I WAS COMPLETELY AT HOME. HE WAS CALMING AND COMFORTING. WE HAD A PAK, IF HE FOUND ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE TUMOR HE WOULD WAKE ME UP AND WE WOULD DISCUSS IT. PRAISE GOD EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NEXT TO THE CHEST WALL IT WAS BENIGN. HE WAS AN ANGEL IN DISGUISE I PRAISE GOD FOR CHRISTIAN DOCTORS AND HE WAS ONE OF THOSE.
I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. AND AWAIT THE DAY I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN.
IF I CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL.
SANDRA MOSLEY
LIZELLA, GEORGIA
335-8211
marilyn arnold
July 3, 2007
to the entire Williams family,
Stay strong and live life just like your wonderful parents taught you to do. Your sweet dad will truly be missed!
Love always,
The Arnold family
Wendy Sutton
July 3, 2007
I met Dr. Williams when I first came to Macon working Medical Records at HCA and unlike most MD's, he always stopped and chatted and treated you with absolute respect. Following working there, I have worked with his patients fitting mastectomy products and all of them sung his praises. My prayers go to his family and especially his wife of so many years.
Nancy Israel
July 3, 2007
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Tom was the most kind and caring doctor, and I will always be thankful for him.
richard giles
July 3, 2007
Words are always inadequate but i know the good memories you shared with dr. williams will live on in your hearts and help to comfort you all. my prayers are with you. thank god for such a wonderful servant to us all here on earth.
Patsy Wilson
July 3, 2007
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your father & grandfather. My husband & I were both patients of Dr. Williams. He was the most caring doctor we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will truly be missed by all of the lives he touched. Tommy and Patsy Wilson
Kristy Schlottman-Burkhalter
July 3, 2007
Tommy,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I recently had the pleasure of sitting with him at dinner during the U.S. Closed gathering (I was my daddy's date). It had been so long since I had seen your father I did not immediately reconize him. It was not until his pipe was mentioned that I realized who he was and enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with him. He was a fine man and I know how much you all will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Lincoln
July 2, 2007
I first met Dr. Williams when I was transferred here and needed a surgeon for post-operative check-ups. Another of his patients recommended him highly, telling me how much she loved him as a doctor. I, too, was delighted with Dr. Williams. He was always courteous, caring & professional. Unlike other doctors I've experienced, he listened and treated us like we have brains and know what we are talking about. I always enjoyed seeing Dr. Williams. He was a truly delightful man as well as a fine surgeon, and he will remain an exceptional person in our memories. The medical field needs more like Dr. Williams.
Mary Bennett Easterlin
July 2, 2007
Dear Sarah Ellen and The Williams Family,
I want you to know how sorry I am about Dr. Tom's death. He was always so nice and caring to me and I will miss him. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Love,
Mary Bennett
Lisa Rodney
July 2, 2007
Tommy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Margaret Easterlin
July 2, 2007
To all of the family....please accept our love and support during this very sad time. There was no one finer than Dr. Tom, and he will be greatly missed by so many people.
We are so glad to know that Rebecca and Martha are heading back to Macon very soon. Do know how much we care.
The J.B. Easterlin family
Macon, GA
Directors, Officers & Employees - First American Bank
July 2, 2007
Frank, Mary Ella & Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Charlie Pye
July 2, 2007
Rebecca,I was truely saddened by the news of the accident and the loss of your father. I will continue to pray for you and Martha.
Mary Ellen Sherwood
July 1, 2007
Dr. Williams was known for so many things and will truly be missed. At least we can find comfort in knowing he is with the "Love of his Life",Mary Williams. Anyone who ever met him - surely would not forget him.
Love to the Shiver and Williams Family!
From: The Sherwood Family
Sarah Ellen Williams
July 1, 2007
I'm Dr. Williams granddaughter and i would like to thank all of you for the loving support that you have given me and my family. I know that I speak for all of us when i say thank you so much for writing to us. Little Martha and her mother Rebecca were injured in the car acsident as well, but are excited to be able to come home to macon tomorrow. Hopefuly with many prayers Martha will be able to stay home instead of being put back into the hospital in macon.
Again thank you so much for giving us your support and prayers.
Butch Hill
July 1, 2007
Tommy,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I did not have an opportunity to meet him, but from the comments already made he was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice L. Babb
June 30, 2007
To the family of Dr. Williams,
Nearly 28 years ago I had to face cancer & I was not alone. Along with God to see me through this, I was blessed to have the skill & compassion of Dr. Williams. It is with sadness that I learn of the passing of this fine gentleman, but I know that our Lord & Savior has welcomed his faithful servant home.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Alice L. Babb
Austin Greene
June 30, 2007
Dear Martha,
I know that you and your family are very sad. I would be too I were you. I pray for you, and wish you my very best.
Elizabeth & Henry Jennings
June 30, 2007
Have
just heard of this tragic event & want to express sympathy to all the
family. May God comfort you & surround you with His love.
With much
love
Cathie Borders
June 30, 2007
The medical community has lost one of the most caring professionals. We were all blessed by his compassion. I have never met another professional that could take his place. He didn't just treat symptoms, he treated the whole person. He had such a caring
personality. You always knew you were in good hands with him in charge of your care. His priority was always his patients. He was truly one of a kind.
Pat Henneberry
June 30, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss and hope for Martha's speedy recovery.
Pat, Karen, Kayla & Mary Ryan Henneberry
Kate Stewart
June 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all that this time. I worked with Dr.Williams a few times and he was such a wonderful person to be around.He will be missed.
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