Odis Wesley Williams

Odis Wesley Williams, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90 in Snead, Alabama. Born on March 14, 1935, he touched the lives of many with his unwavering spirit and zest for life.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Tommie Williams; his sons, Perry Williams (Jana) and Terry Williams (Rhonda); his daughter-in-law, Sherri Williams; his son, John Jackson (Joanna); and his daughter, Vicki Swann (Doyle). His grandchildren, Brooke Jones (Chris), Rachel Longshore (Caleb), Katelyn Oestreich (Clint), Hannah Emery (Daniel), Jay Williams, Drake Williams, Eason Williams, Lindsey Veazey (Heath), Will Lyle (Felicia), Sally Whaley (Josh), and Riley Swann (Casey), brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his sister, Cornelia Jones, and a host of great-grandchildren.

Odis opened the Whippoorwill Golf Course in 1993, where he spent many happy hours golfing, farming, and tending to his yard. He found great pleasure in conversations with friends and customers at the clubhouse, and he enjoyed leading hymns and connecting with others in his church community. His warm presence and love of life left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emmie Timmerman Williams; his son, Phillip Williams; his siblings, Russell Williams, Polly McAnnally, Lesley Williams, T.C. Williams, Abe Williams, R.D. Williams, and Bonnie Davenport; and his granddaughter, Sunny Veazey (Matt).