Birth date: Feb 16, 1925 Death date: Apr 20, 2018
Victor “Vic” Williams, age 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 20, 2018, surrounded by his family in Dallas, Texas. He was born in England in 1925 to Edward and Victoria Maude Williams and was the last li Read Obituary
I miss victor tremendously. I think of you often.
He visited me in my worst moments in life, and then invited me in his home. Love you Vic, and I still need a pop on the head every now and then.
I have a family now , that I wished you could have met.
I will always remember Vic as such an warm and exuberant man who always was quick with a wide smile and kind words. My warmest condolences for your loss.
What can I say about Uncle Vic? Well, quite a lot actually, but I would only be mirroring all of the wonderful things that have already been said by family and friends alike. His energy and enthusiasm boundless, his love and compassion equally beyond measure, he gave so much of his time and most importantly of himself to others. And for myself and my sisters, he and Aunt Sue treated us to wonderful memories with them, and adventures in the States. One memory from my visit that always makes me smile is of walking down a street in Houston with Uncle Vic, where all the way he greeted each person in turn with a “howdy brother” or a “howdy sister”. I told Uncle Vic that I was amazed he knew so many people. He just chuckled and smiled, then said, “aw Anne, I don’t know them personally, we’ve never met! But we’re all brothers and sisters in the eyes of the Lord.” Well, that sealed it. Uncle Vic was then and will always be officially “awesome” as far as I’m concerned. I have learnt so much from him and by his example, and will carry those lessons and his love with me throughout my life. Thank you Uncle Vic. You will be missed, but always loved.
Dear Vic,In addition to your family, and so many friends, you’ll also be deeply missed by the many thousands you met and helped throughout your exemplary volunteer service career at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.All of us knew you as an exceptionally kind man, with an unmistakable twinkle in your eye, always filled with a genuine warmth and concern for others. The way you greeted strangers and friends alike made each feel like an important and cherished friend. In addition to the hundreds of hospital volunteers you befriended, there were thousands of total strangers — patients and visitors at the Houston Medical Center, both young and old — that you quickly befriended, and helped in any way you could. You greeted each warmly. You made each feel important. You helped each with whatever they might need. How can I find this doctor? That patient? Some hope? They all left each visit with you better for it, with more information, support and hope than just moments before.Many also left those encounters with an odd sense that maybe, somehow, they had known you before? Were you an old friend? A former neighbor? Someone they had known long ago? That’s because you genuinely connected with them. Genuinely cared. You were genuinely present for them and with them. That’s not an easy bridge to cross even once, but you did it hundreds of times a day, and you always made it look easy. What a gift for you to give over and over again, to people you truly did not know, people you would likely never see again, all of them suffering with the kinds of difficult physical and emotional challenges we face in hospitals. You helped lift that burden from each of them. Your intent was to serve others, and you did so spectacularly.With many thanks my friend.
You will be missed immensely by all the patients, their families, employees and especially the volunteers at Texas Children’s Hospital. You were always there to brighten the day, for whomever’s path you crossed. You are an inspiration on how to live life the right way and to the fullest. Rest in peace my friend.
Vic was a familiar face for many years at the front desk of Texas Children’s Hospital’s Abercrombie Building, warmly welcoming children, families, pediatric residents and faculty physicians alike. I am the physician-in-chief of the hospital and I passed by that desk every Friday morning and always looked forward to shaking Vic’s hand and exchanging a few good-humored thoughts with him. Vic was warm, kind, thoughtful and funny all at once. Just the kind of person a children’s hospital needs. Many thanks to the family for sharing him with us.
Dearest Uncle Vic you will always be in my thoughts, since loosing Dad you were always there to check up on me and keep me in touch with the rest of the “Williams Clan” You were an amazing man and all the voluntary organisations were extremely lucky to have you, always cheery and positive and taking time to help others.
I loved receiving your letters with all your news it always put a smile on my face and shed a few tears. So far away but yet so close. Family is very important and you taught us the need to love and keep in touch.
You will be very sadly missed but remembered with much love and affection, Goodnight and God bless, my prayers will always be with you. Love Martine
Uncle Vic. What can I say that my sister Jayne hasn’t put before? You were the lynch pin of the family, the constant who was always at the end of the phone no matter where in the World we were. Your support, honesty and dry wit were a constant, your love for the Lord without measure. You visited and stayed at our house for Samantha’s wedding, and my daughters Katie and Emily were smitten with both you and Auntie Sue. They loved your ‘let’s go!’ and couldn’t wait to introduce you to their school friends in the playground. You taught us the way to stay in touch and that family was all important. A legacy I will endeavour to honour. Your compassion and love for all will set a benchmark and be remembered. We miss you and will hold you in our hearts forever. Good night and God bless from your niece Alison, Dave, Katie and Emily.
Mr. Vic, You are a cherished memory of our family, as a warm and caring neighbor, an outstanding example of humanity, and a friend who devoted his life to his family, friends, faith, and all who were in need. We will miss you. Ann and Elizabeth, Emily and Frank.
Uncle Vic, you were always a constant in our family. Your letters and transatlantic phone calls, even in the 60s and 70s when the overseas operator was involved, were always looked forward to with much anticipation. You guided us from afar and I will still treasure my 6 weeks with Aunt Sue and you travelling the US from Texas to California and back when I was a teenager. You helped so much over the years with your kind words , support and actions; you never ever forgot you Bristol roots. You were with us in full spirit through mum’s final illness and provided comfort and support afterwards. I miss you Uncle Vic and you will always hold a special place in my heart. God bless and good night – rest now surrounded in love by those who have gone before. Your loving niece Jayne.
