Robert Linwood Williams

Robert "Rob" Linwood Williams, 63, of Roanoke, Va., went to rest in God's eternal care on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Rob was born to the late Martha Buchanan Williams and Richard Linwood Williams on Friday, February 1, 1963. In addition to his parents, Rob was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen Susan Williams and Hersey Williams; uncle, Carroll Williams; and aunt, Barbara Williams.
Rob graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1981 and went on to study at Elon University, where he became an active participant in fraternity life. His career was one of his greatest passions. Those who knew Rob knew him as extremely goal-oriented and hardworking. He was a prolific entrepreneur, founding several successful businesses over the course of his career. He was also a lifelong salesperson in the HVAC industry and very dedicated to his craft. He had many passions and hobbies, including a deep love for nature. Rob enjoyed snow skiing, hiking to scenic waterfalls in Pennsylvania, and traveling to Jamaica with his family. Sports were also a passion of Rob's. He was a big fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, as well as Virginia Tech football. Above all, having played club lacrosse in college, he became his beloved daughter Madison's biggest fan in her lacrosse career. Rob was a light and will be dearly missed, especially by his loving family.
Left to cherish Rob's memory are his loving wife, Theresa W. Williams; beloved daughter, Madison Jin Lawson Williams; and numerous cousins and family members in Virginia Beach.
A service will be held in memory of Rob at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Friends are welcome for a period of visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Ross C. Donehower and the staff of John Hopkins Hospital and Hospice Care for their dedicated care and support during such a difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/make-a-gift.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.