Obituary for John Williams
It is with sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden loss of our friend John P. Williams, who passed away at his St. James, N.C. home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
John is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 47 years. Their two daughters are Amy Williams Webster and Erin Williams Cunnane and her husband Christian. Their two sons are Justin Williams and Jared Williams and his wife Maura. Their three grandchildren Greyson, Emilia and Devin.
John and Barbara moved to St. James from Warwick, NY.
John’s career as President of the landscape architectural firm MKW + Associates enabled him to display his love of children and nature through his work. His many project designs, which include the Everett Children's Adventure Garden in the New York Botanical Garden, NYC waterfront parks, municipal parks, and downtown revitalization have been nationally recognized. At the Dallas Arboretum his 2013 landscape design for Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden earned him national honors for contributions to “the world’s most elaborate and interactive garden for children.” This park and its 150+ interactive science games now serve as a learning center for the Dallas school system’s students and staff.
John's genius for designing places that harmonize with nature will be enjoyed by others for many years. May they find joy and serenity while experiencing the landscape designs that were his life’s work.
Memorial Visiting Saturday December 28, 2019 11:00 to 3:00pm in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Prayer Service 2:00pm Rev. David Lothrop Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to New York Botanical Gardens.
John is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 47 years. Their two daughters are Amy Williams Webster and Erin Williams Cunnane and her husband Christian. Their two sons are Justin Williams and Jared Williams and his wife Maura. Their three grandchildren Greyson, Emilia and Devin.
John and Barbara moved to St. James from Warwick, NY.
John’s career as President of the landscape architectural firm MKW + Associates enabled him to display his love of children and nature through his work. His many project designs, which include the Everett Children's Adventure Garden in the New York Botanical Garden, NYC waterfront parks, municipal parks, and downtown revitalization have been nationally recognized. At the Dallas Arboretum his 2013 landscape design for Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden earned him national honors for contributions to “the world’s most elaborate and interactive garden for children.” This park and its 150+ interactive science games now serve as a learning center for the Dallas school system’s students and staff.
John's genius for designing places that harmonize with nature will be enjoyed by others for many years. May they find joy and serenity while experiencing the landscape designs that were his life’s work.
Memorial Visiting Saturday December 28, 2019 11:00 to 3:00pm in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Prayer Service 2:00pm Rev. David Lothrop Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to New York Botanical Gardens.