C. Emery Williams, MD
September 28, 1939 ~ June 27, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
C. Emery Williams, M.D., 69, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospital while surrounded by his family.
Dr. Williams was born in Many, LA, and was a son of the late Charles and Roma Hull Williams. He was a graduate of Northwestern College, Natchitoches, LA, and earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University. He received much of his medical training at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and served over 12 years in the U.S. Army before leaving the Army for the private practice of medicine. He remained in the U.S. Army Reserves and eventually retired as a colonel with the US Army, having been recalled to active duty during Desert Storm in 1990.
He came to Asheville in 1974, joining with Dr. Barry Pate, Sr. in practice with WNC Ear, Nose and Throat. Following his retirement from private practice in 2000, he continued to be active with treating veterans at the VA Medical Center.
Dr. Williams was a member of and a past president of the Buncombe County Medical Society and at the time of his death he was serving on the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Country Club of Asheville, and the Asheville Racquet Club. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Butler Williams; one daughter, Ann Hazelwood and her husband, Richard, of Belton, SC; two sons, Charles Emery Williams, Jr. of Greensboro and Everett Williams and his wife, Melinda, of Beaverton, OR; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Hazelwood, Rebecca Hazelwood, Sarah Hazelwood, Rick Hazelwood and Chad Williams; one brother, William Williams of Many, LA, and two nieces, Patricia Ann Almond and Gwendlyn Storey of Asheville.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Lake Julian chapel of Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, with the Rev. Robert J. Ralls officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting with the arrangements.
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Emery was my friend and doctor for ten years. He was a wonderful man. I so sorry to hear of his death. I will never forget him.
Sylvia and I are so sorry for your loss,I sure will miss his Good Morning Miss Brenda on Mondays.
So sorry to hear of Dr. Williams’ passing. He performed a tonsilectomy on me when I was 33; and then saw mw again for a salivary gland infection. He was a wonderful doctor whom I trusted implicitly. He took such wondeful care of me on both occasions; and he will be missed by so many. God bless you Dr. Williams.
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Dr. Williams was such a kind and compassionate man. I brought my 2 year old son to him on a Friday afternoon many years ago to remove a foreign object from his nose. Dr. Williams had to take care of both of us that day and he became a wonderful resource for us over the years.
I am very sorry to learn of Emery’s death. I very much enjoyed talking with him many times in the lobby of the Asheville Racquet Club as we both were always early for our matches. We talked kids and tennis….he was very proud of his family. I will miss Emery.
Betty,Ann,Charles,Everette: I am sorry to hear of your loss….it is tough to lose someone so close to you..keeping you in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time…My sincere sympathy
I am very saddened by the news of Dr.Williams death. I served on the Board of Directors with him at Meals on Wheels. He was always very nice and was a hard worker for that organization. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Betty and family,
We are so sorry about ‘Doc’s’ death. We have lost a very good friend. Please know that we are thinking of you all and we are always as close as the phone if you need us for anything. We love you.
Wishing you God’s comfort during this difficult time. May you find peace in your memories and also in God’s promise of eternity in Heaven.
Andy, Donna, Hampton, and Madison
Charles, the condolences of myself and my family go out to you and yours. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayer for the William’s family is that the Holy Spirit would be a very real and present help, ministering and comforting each family member during this time of loss.
Charles, Please know that you, Chad and your entire family are in our prayers.
I know that he was extremely proud of you and all of your accomplishments. In turn, I know that you were very honored to have him as a father. His example of dedication of service to his country is appreciated by us all.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Williams. I have many fond memories as a little kid going to the beach with the entire family. My thoughts are with you.
~Robin
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Williams’ passing. He performed ear surgery 2 times on my husband for an accident which burned his eardrum before Desert Storm. He then had to do the same surgery, which was done at the V.A. Medical Center after Desert Storm because of damage to the ear from several loud explosions. He also had done surgery on our two boys. I believe at one time or another the whole family had been a patient of his. God bless you family!
With deepest sympathy. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jerry and Jo
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. He was a great mentor and friend. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles, all of us at Thomson – Danaher extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. hopefully all the great memories will help you and yours through these difficult times, our prayers are with you all.
Dear Betty and family:
Please know that our hearts are with you at this time of the loss of Charles Emery.
We love you and pray for Gods blessing on all of you.
Ellen, Charles, and family
My heart goes out to the Williams Family. You were so good to my father as I was growing up. I still remember the huge trampoline my brother and I used to jump on. Dad was always treated like family. You were always there for him. I will keep you in my prayers. May God keep you and comfort you in the days to come. Dr. Williams was a good man. I thank God for him putting you in my Dad’s life.
My condolences to the Williams family. Dr. Williams was a great contributor to our community and especially to the physician community of WNC. I was honored to serve as Executive Director of the Buncombe County Medical Society during the years he served on its Board and as its President. I know firsthand of his heartfelt commitment to his patients and to the wellbeing of all patients. He was a cheerful inspiration and he will be sorely missed.
Dear Charles,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest condolences.
God bless,
Westley
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Blessed are thay that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
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Dear Charles and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope time heals the pain of your loss, but never diminishes your love and memory.
Sincerely,
Gordon S. Ritchie
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Betty all of us at Meals on Wheels are so sorry for your loss.
I have worked with Emery for years at Meals on Wheels. Emery was was the voice of reason in the Board room and a strong supporter of our cause. I was shocked and saddened to hear that he is gone. He will be missed greatly.
Dear Ms. Betty, and Family,
We Love you both and have always felt so very close to you and Dr. Williams. You have always been there for david,me and the kids. I wish I was home so I could be there with you. The Doc will always be in the hearts of everyone that knew him. Our love to you all.
Kim and David
Praying God will carry you and your family during this time of loss. Ann is such a blessing in the community. I know her Dad must carry a tremendous legacy.
Charles,
Laura and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know we will have your Dad, family, and you in our prayers. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Charles,
Debby and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We are sorry we can not be there with you today but will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Emery it was such a blessing getting to know you and visiting with you and Betty and the turkeys at you house. I will miss our dinners together and visiting with you and Betty. May God bless you and your family and I am a better person for having getting to know you..Sincerely….Ted
Charles,
Your father’s commitment to the service of our Country, his Community, and his family is an inspiring legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You are all in our prayers at this time of loss. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you with His promise of eternal life. Dr. Williams had a full life on earth and now he has a greater life with Jesus in heaven.
All our love,
Sue and Sloan
David and I were so saddened by the death of Emery. We had many good times together including the beach and their daughter’s home in Belton. You will be missed and we will see you again in Heaven.
Love always,
David and Lib Burlington
Everett–I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You, Melinda and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I only knew Emery for a short time it was a joy to chat with him and hear his stories. He truly lived his life to the fullest. I know all those great memories will be a comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs,
Jackie
Dear Williams Family, Just sending you our love and support. So many memories of all of us growing up together. Your dad will be greatly missed. He did so many wonderful things for so many people. I know he and my dad (Dr Schandler) will be looking down on all of us.
Loren Schandler Slocum and family
I first met Emery at band camp at Northwestern State, in 1956. Later at LSU Med School.
He was an accomplished baritone player and a brillant medical student.
I will not forget Emery, and will pray for your peace and comfort, now, and in the years to come. We will see him again, one day.
Fondly,
Charlie Mc
We have just learned of the passing of your husband and father. I first met Dr. Williams when he started practice with Dr. Pate. Through out the years , my family and I received outstanding care. He was an excellent surgeon and provided a high level of medical care to all his patients. His smile and sense of humor put the most nervous patient at ease. My family want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss.