Songwriter Honors Late Father, Dr. John O. Williams, with Heartfelt Tribute Song

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Songwriter Honors Late Father, Dr. John O. Williams, with Heartfelt Tribute Song
“House Calls in Heaven” Blends Personal Grief and Legacy of a Beloved Physician

NASHVILLE, TN — February 11, 2025 — A poignant new song, “House Calls in Heaven,” has been released by Tommy Williams, a songwriter and son of the late Dr. John Orlando “J.O.” Williams, Jr., a revered Tennessee physician, Marine veteran, and community leader. The track, infused with raw emotion and lyrical vulnerability, pays tribute to Dr. Williams’ enduring legacy as a healer, father, and pillar of his community.

A Father’s Legacy in Lyrics

The song’s verses reflect Tommy’s childhood memories of waiting for his father to return from medical house calls—a nod to Dr. Williams’ 40-year family practice in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, where he served as a trusted physician, even earning recognition as one of Good Housekeeping’s “Ten Most Outstanding Family Physicians in the United States” in 1981 2. The chorus, “Are there house calls in heaven, can you mend my broken heart,” intertwines themes of loss with Dr. Williams’ lifelong dedication to caring for others, both as a doctor and a Marine captain awarded the Silver Star for bravery during the Korean War 2.

Bridging Past and Present

Dr. Williams’ impact extended far beyond his medical career. As a civic leader, he co-founded the Mt. Pleasant Little League, served as mayor, and was deeply involved in organizations like the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. His son’s lyrics—*“I tried to walk the path that you showed me”—*echo the values of service and resilience Dr. Williams instilled in his five sons and grandchildren, many of whom continue his legacy in fields like medicine and community leadership 2.

The bridge, “Heaven seems so far away… I’ve gained our savior’s light,” reflects the family’s spiritual grounding, a testament to Dr. Williams’ lifelong commitment to his faith as a Sunday School teacher at Mt. Pleasant’s First United Methodist Church 2.

A Song for Healing

“This song is my way of keeping Dad’s memory alive,” says Tommy. “He spent his life mending others—now, through music, I’m asking him to mend my heart.” The track’s release coincides with the 22nd anniversary of Dr. Williams’ passing (August 20, 2003), offering a universal message of love, loss, and hope for reunion “on the streets of gold.”

Legacy in Motion

Proceeds from the song will support the American Cancer Society, honoring Dr. Williams’ late great-niece, Amy Brawner, and his lifelong dedication to healthcare . The track is available on major streaming platforms, accompanied by a music video featuring archival footage of Dr. Williams’ career and family life.

Media Contact:
Tommy Williams

tommywhc@aol.com

931 492 2825

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High-resolution cover art for “House Calls in Heaven”
Photos of Dr. John O. Williams (available upon request)
Lyrics and press kit

This press release honors the life of Dr. John O. Williams, whose story of service and love continues to inspire. For more on his legacy, visit Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home Obituary .

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Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
As a child I would wait by the doorway
Waiting for my Daddy to come home ,
He cared for the sick, loved his life, and his sons,
But his little boys young life, had barely begun,

[Chorus]
Are there house calls in heaven, can you mend my broken heart,
Can you hold that little boys hand, that time pulled apart,
When I see you on streets of Gold will you understand,
I need a house call from heaven, and time to hold your hand,

[Verse 2]
I tried to walk the path that you showed me,
But it’s hard when time makes your presence flee,
Memories fade, but the pain still remains
Dad I need to walk with you again,

[Chorus]
Are there house calls in heaven, can you mend my broken heart,
Can you hold that little boys hand, that time pulled apart,
When I see you on streets of Gold, can I pray you understand,
I need a house call from heaven, and time to hold your hand,

[Bridge]
Heaven seems so far away, we can’t click our heels,
I am sure theres some little boys there, you treat the way he feels,
In the doorway, I still stay, waiting to see your sight,
But now I have grown, I am not all alone, Iv’e gained our saviors light,