Dr. Weldon Waldo Williams

Weldon Waldo Williams, age 93, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on March 1, 2024, after a long illness. Waldo was born in Greensboro, North Carolina but moved with his family to Mount Airy North Carolina and finally to Harrison Tennessee. Waldo graduated from Tyner High School in 1948 and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, then studied veterinary medicine at Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) and finished in 1954. He was appointed a reserved commission officer at the grade of first lieutenant in the US Army in 1954 and served in Fort Bragg, North Carolina for 2 years. In 1956, Waldo began practicing veterinary medicine in Knoxville with Dr. George P. Shiflett. The practice was in a two-story building between Main Street and Cumberland Avenue. He and Dr. Shiflett parted ways in 1964 and he continued solo practice at Central Veterinary Clinic until Dr. Robert Black joined in 1972. The practice went through many locations including moving due to the Knoxville World’s Fair until they relocated to the current location on Clinch Avenue. Waldo, or Dr. Williams as many called him, was one of the initial founders of the Pet Emergency Clinic on Ailor Avenue where he served as treasurer/manager of the board. His dedication to the practice of veterinary medicine and the community was evident by the numerous positions he held. He was president of the Knoxville Academy of Veterinary Medicine in its early years, President of the TVMA and a member of the breakfast optimist club. Dr. Williams was awarded the TVMA Veterinary award in 1983. He was appointed to the State Board of the Veterinarians in 1985 to serve a 5-year term. Waldo had many hobbies including woodworking, travel and gardening. He did a lot of renovation and work on his own house. His children fondly remember several family road trips. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, work ethic, and being the nurturer of the family. He was loved by his immediate family and extended family including many nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Watt. He leaves behind a family he loved completely: Son, Scott Williams (Angela), daughter Juli D. Williams, daughter Cathy Cousins (Chris) and Grandchildren, Jessica Chase (Trevor), Elizabeth Williams (Tony Esteban), Thomas Cousins, Nate Cousins, Georgia Cousins and great grandson Eddie Chase. The family would like to thank the staff at NHC Farragut Cavette Hill for their care. Service Information: The receiving of friends and family will be at Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann, 6200 Kingston Pike on March 10th from 4-6 pm. The burial will be at the East TN State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 on March 11th at 8:30 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Alzheimer's Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919 https://www.alz.tennessee.org Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefuneraltn.com

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Dr. Weldon Waldo Williams

March 1, 2024