D. Victor Williams Jr., age 70, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at SOVAH Health in Martinsville, VA. Victor was born in Martinsville Hospital on November 3, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Dorn V. Williams, Sr. and mother Dae Reynolds Williams. Victor was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Virgil and Lowell Williams of Stuart and maternal grandparents, Hassie T. and Mildred Reynolds of Critz. Victor is survived by his wife Shirley and daughter Courtney Dean Williams of Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Also left to cherish the memories of Victor are his brothers, Gerald (Adriana) of Dobson, and Bart (Donna) of Dublin, Va.; in addition to his brothers, a sister-in law, Lynn Reeves of Health Springs, SC and several special nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.
Victor was of the Presbyterian faith and was a member of the Stuart Presbyterian Church. He was a 1973 graduate of Patrick County High School, being voted “Friendliest Male” and a 1977 graduate of Carson- Newman College where he played football as a defensive lineman. Victor was a lifelong learner and student who loved to read on many different topics.
Victor was known for his love of the family businesses over the years. He enjoyed sports and athletic training, and attended many Sports Medicine conferences at University of Virginia. For several years he volunteered as the Athletic Trainer for the Patrick County High School sports programs, attending both home and many away games. Victor served on the Patrick and Henry College Board of Directors and was a 30-year lifetime member of Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad, being certified in Advanced Life Support/EMT- Shock Trauma, Cardiac Tech.
He was very involved in the Virginia Health Care Association, serving on several boards and committees. Victor retired in 2019 as President and CEO of The Landmark Group. Prior to retirement he was instrumental with his family in the construction and selling of the Blue Ridge Nursing Center of Martinsville, VA (currently Mulberry Creek), and day to day operations of Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, Highland Ridge Health and Rehab Center, and The Landmark Assisted Living Center. He was a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Administrator, as well as Licensed Preceptor for both.
He served as Mayor of the Town of Stuart from 1986-1988. In addition, Victor has received many service recognitions including the Patrick County High School 2009 Community Service Award and the 2013 DAR Community Service Award.
The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Service in Stuart on Wednesday, January 1 from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Condolences may also be expressed by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
Victor’s family would like to express appreciation to Terry Grimes, Les Bowers, Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center and King’s Grant Retirement Community for their continuing care and support.
The funeral service for Mr. Williams will be officiated by Pastor Jim Churchwell and King’s Grant Pastor Bonnylee Whitt on Thursday, January 2 at 11:00 AM at Moody’s. A private family interment will follow at Patrick Memorial Gardens in Stuart.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick and Henry Community College Foundation, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, Virginia 24112.
