G. RANDALL "RANDY' WILLIAMS

Birth date: Mar 27, 1951 Death date: Dec 6, 2020

Dr. George Randall Williams, MD, 69, died on December 6, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida surrounded by the love of his wife, Dr. Sandra Arey, son Zak Arey and his wife, Stacey Lee. Born in San Antonio, Texas on March 27, 1951, the so Read Obituary

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Danica Lehmann

148w ago

Randy kept coming to mind when I was writing a letter to my current psychiatric practitioner. I kept thinking, “I need to touch base with him, write him a long overdue letter.” But, it’s been over thirty years since I’ve seen him and so, I decided to look him up and make sure that he was still practicing. With great sadness, I discovered he passed in 2020. Randy was my very first psychiatrist. Our relationship was tumultuous, intellectually stimulating, infuriating at times, but thought provoking. I had to leave the Gainesville area abruptly, but we continued corresponding for many years thereafter. We developed between us a unique, but cryptic type of correspondence which I have never encountered with anyone before or since. Our writings were almost riddles in prose, full of metaphoric references, poetry, and unique turns of phrases. In those writings he revealed to me a sharp mind and wit, complex humour, philosophical meanderings, and existential conflicts. In part, he inspired me to become a psychotherapist myself. He enriched my life in so many ways. I am and will always be honoured to know him.

Ann Mcclain

280w ago

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Paul Mandeville

280w ago

Randy Williams was a client, a doctor and a friend. As complex as this mix of relationships is he, in his depth of character, managed them all with grace. He was not only highly intelligent but also very wise. I viewed him as an intellectual superior. If he shared that view he never let it be known through word or action. He dealt with people of all walks as one who held high regard for the dignity and personal honor of his fellow man. I don't believe that I ever saw him act unkind or heard him say a harsh word about anyone or anything. In his remarks and responses he was very metered and answered with thoughtfulness and consideration for the feelings of others. He always made me feel as though he held our friendship as dear to him and of a special nature. I suspect that all who knew him garnered that same impression from him. It was a great pleasure to know him and his lovely wife whom he obviously cherished deeply. It was truly heartwarming to witness the warmth and complexity of their relationship. I count myself highly honored to be counted among those to have known him and call him friend. Travel well old friend and may peace find you and those you hold dear.I for one am one who will miss you dearly.

Stephen Sperling

281w ago

Randy was a great guy. We met over 20 years ago at a poker game. We both made new friends that way. We also worked on guardianship cases together. Doctor and Lawyer. He did a great job. Spent some time with Randy in Las Vegas. The one time I roomed with him I learned that if he gave me a 15 minute headstart at sleeping I would not hear his snoring that shook the room. Randy I will miss you. Steve Sperling

Regina Bussing

281w ago

Condolences to the family from the UF department of psychiatry. Randy graduated from our program in 1983, a year before I joined as an intern, so we did not overlap personally. But I know Randy as a highly respected professional and great resource in our community. He will be missed!
Regina Bussing

John Cox

281w ago

Added 7 new photos to the Memories Album album.

John Cox

281w ago

As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, I lost my best friend Randy Williams. But we were more than friends, we were like brothers and our families shared holidays and vacations together. Randy became an integral part of all the best times of our lives, and we relished each other’s company. There are so many memories of the good times we shared it is hard to comprehend the magnitude of our loss.

I first met Randy at a poker game in 1979. I was in graduate school and Randy was here for a residency in psychiatry. We became fast friends, attended each other’s weddings, and forged a life-long relationship as our families became intertwined. My most fond memories come from spending the best times of our lives together. Epic chess matches, vacations to the beach, the mountains, and a grand quest in search of totality.

College football or for that matter any sport that the Aggies or Gators were a part of was celebrated pilgrimages to tail-gate weekends where we partied like rock stars having so much fun it hardly mattered who won the game. Beach weeks and New Year’s Eve bonfires, too many to count, Oysterfests and dinner parties were staples of our friendship.

There are photos attached of my most recent and best memories of the time I spent with Randy. Gator football, Sunsets on Rainbow Mountain, Beach Week, and our epic quest to the Rocky Mountains and the total solar eclipse.

Randy was more than a friend and brother; he was a kind and intelligent person who enjoyed the company of others. He was a benevolent spirit who spent his life helping people and enjoying life to its fullest. The world will not be a better place without G. Randall Williams in it. I will miss him dearly.

John D. Cox, Ph.D.

Dr. Juanita Brooks

281w ago

I have known Randy for approximately 30 years in the roles of colleague and friend, the latter being most dominant. The special memories that stand out are his gentleness, his morning evolution from zombie to being alive, his hilarious wit, his infectious laugh, his helpfulness, and his love for Sandra. Not only did I have much love for Randy, I liked him a lot. I expect that he will always be a presence in my life.

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404 N. Main St., Gainesville FL 32601

352-376-7556

John Cox

281w ago

John D. Cox, Ph.D.

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