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Coach Donald Williams Sr.

June 26, 1935 ~ October 9, 2017 (age 82) 82 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Patsy Brimelow on October 24, 2017 6:02 PM
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A candle was lit by J.D. and Charlotte Hendricks on October 16, 2017 12:50 PM
Message from larry spangler
October 14, 2017 9:26 AM

I have many fond memories of Don and Lowell growing up in Jonesville and attending Milligan College. My deepest sympathy to the family. May God's peace and love be with all at this difficult time.

Larry Spangler
Galax Va.
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A candle was lit by Ronnie Pendergraft on October 14, 2017 2:16 AM
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A candle was lit by Jeanie Turner Greathouse on October 13, 2017 10:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Darrell and Paula Fannon on October 12, 2017 4:00 PM
Message from Darrell and Paula Fannon
October 12, 2017 3:56 PM

Sorry, for your lost we will be praying for your family.
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A candle was lit by Wilma W. McNew (Colleen) on October 12, 2017 9:34 AM
Message from Jerry Pass
October 11, 2017 9:12 PM

What a great man who cared for students and athletes alike. What an influence he had on so many lives including my own. Prayers of comfort for the family. Prayers of thanks for "Coach Williams".
Message from Jerry Pass
October 11, 2017 9:12 PM

What a great man who cared for students and athletes alike. What an influence he had on so many lives including my own. Prayers of comfort for the family. Prayers of thanks for "Coach Williams".
Message from Gina, Jeremy & Ashley
October 11, 2017 9:10 PM

Our family was blessed to know and be supported by Don at Lee High. He was an amazing coach, friend, and mentor as Jeremy and Ashley went through their high school years. We all love and respect his memory, and appreciate all that he taught us all.
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A candle was lit by Jeremy Garrett on October 11, 2017 9:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Lawrence & Cheryl Tankersley on October 11, 2017 8:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Martha Sue Orr DeVito on October 11, 2017 6:04 PM
Don was one of best uncles a person could have. He was more like my brother than an uncle as only 5 years separated us in age. I will miss him so much. To Patty and family my deepest condolences.
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A candle was lit by Kay and Wilma Counts, Jonesville, VA on October 11, 2017 5:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Robert and Sue Young on October 11, 2017 5:32 PM
Message from Roy & Mary Martin
October 11, 2017 4:27 PM

My most heartfelt condolences to the family of "Coach Williams "
Some of my fondest memories are the Pregame speeches he gave....sometimes they would make the hair stand up on your neck. R.I.P. Coach I'll never forget "THE GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK"
Message from Roy & Mary Martin
October 11, 2017 4:27 PM

My most heartfelt condolences to the family of "Coach Williams "
Some of my fondest memories are the Pregame speeches he gave....sometimes they would make the hair stand up on your neck. R.I.P. Coach I'll never forget "THE GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK"
Message from Roy & Mary Martin
October 11, 2017 4:27 PM

My most heartfelt condolences to the family of "Coach Williams "
Some of my fondest memories are the Pregame speeches he gave....sometimes they would make the hair stand up on your neck. R.I.P. Coach I'll never forget "THE GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK"
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A candle was lit by Bob Cox on October 11, 2017 4:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Melissa Tabor Baker on October 11, 2017 2:47 PM
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A candle was lit by Edna scott an larry carrington on October 11, 2017 2:35 PM
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A candle was lit by Family of JP Kirk on October 11, 2017 1:58 PM
We will greatly miss this man and of course, our friend. Words can't begin to express the sympathy we feel on the untimely death of your beloved husband, great coach and a friend.
We never had a coach that inspired us all the way he did with his positive attitude and encouragement .He will be missed by everyone that knew him. May God bless you and your wonderful family. Jp, Sandra, Donna, JP Jr, Laura and Todd
Message from Andy Rosenbaum
October 11, 2017 12:02 PM

Thoughts and prayers to the family. What a wonderful man who lived a wonderful life. His impact on so many people can not be ignored. I always had great respect for Coach Williams and he always treated me well. His death is a loss for the entire community. Thank you Coach Williams for all you did for Lee County.
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A candle was lit by Irene Whittimore on October 11, 2017 11:36 AM
Message from Debrah and Paul Tanner
October 11, 2017 11:06 AM

Coach you were such a kind and loving person. The dedication and encouragement to each and every young person you came in contact with was so inspiring! Pennington High School was so blessed to have you. Your positive influence will always live on in everyone of us that we're lucky enough to have known you. Your light will always shine through your students, players and community! There will never be another like you. Our condolences to Don's family. May God bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time in your lives. He was such a blessing to this world and a shining ray of light! God Bless all of you!
Debrah and Paul Tanner
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A candle was lit by Debrah and Paul Tanner on October 11, 2017 10:57 AM
Message from Jacqui Marion Hobbs
October 11, 2017 10:26 AM

I am praying for all of you.

Jacqui Marion Hobbs
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A candle was lit by David and Teresa Fannon on October 11, 2017 10:03 AM
Message from David and Teresa Fannon
October 11, 2017 10:02 AM

We were so Blessed to have Don as an example for us and our children. Wonderful memories! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
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A candle was lit by Vera Ely on October 11, 2017 9:57 AM
Message from anny Newman
October 11, 2017 9:45 AM

I am thankful to have the opportunity to play for Coach Williams and then have the experience of coaching with him. He always treated his coaches and players with much respect. I tried to model my coaching style after him. He was a players coach. Thanks for all your help.
Message from anny Newman
October 11, 2017 9:45 AM

I am thankful to have the opportunity to play for Coach Williams and then have the experience of coaching with him. He always treated his coaches and players with much respect. I tried to model my coaching style after him. He was a players coach. Thanks for all your help.
Message from anny Newman
October 11, 2017 9:45 AM

I am thankful to have the opportunity to play for Coach Williams and then have the experience of coaching with him. He always treated his coaches and players with much respect. I tried to model my coaching style after him. He was a players coach. Thanks for all your help.
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A candle was lit by Beverly Ringley on October 11, 2017 8:49 AM
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A candle was lit by Greg Pass on October 11, 2017 8:47 AM
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A candle was lit by Donella lawson and Shawn lawson on October 11, 2017 8:22 AM
Message from Joe Diffenderfer
October 11, 2017 7:15 AM

Prayers go out to the family, Coach will be missed by many...A lot of great memories.
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A candle was lit by Kenny Ayers on October 11, 2017 1:57 AM
Message from Dave and Patricia Audia
October 11, 2017 12:00 AM

We are saddened at Coach Williams passing and offer our condolences to the family. Coach Williams was a great coach, a great leader and an even better person and friend. We will always remember him.
Message from Greg Pass
October 10, 2017 11:32 PM

Such s great person and coach! Will always remember him letting me lead St. Charles basketball team out of the dressing room when I was little. Just glad I had the opportunity to play for him. He taught us so much more than football!! Thanks Coach, you will always be remembered by everyone that you met in your life. You always made us feel like we could do anything!!
Message from Greg Pass
October 10, 2017 11:32 PM

Such s great person and coach! Will always remember him letting me lead St. Charles basketball team out of the dressing room when I was little. Just glad I had the opportunity to play for him. He taught us so much more than football!! Thanks Coach, you will always be remembered by everyone that you met in your life. You always made us feel like we could do anything!!
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A candle was lit by Sonny and Pat Johnston on October 10, 2017 10:21 PM
Message from Dryden, Va
October 10, 2017 10:14 PM

Coach's family:
I do not have any words to make you feel better or lessen the sting of death! However, I can remind you of all the wonderful memories that you have to draw upon and be able one day to put a smile in your heart.
Coach was loved by so many and played a huge part in their lives...The number of people he mentored and,Coached would,be impossible to,count. Our loss is Heavens gain and he can rest now and wait for the rest of us. Will be praying for the family and always remember you have friends to call on if anything is needed....
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A candle was lit by Cheryl Light on October 10, 2017 10:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Jim and Jamie Kelly on October 10, 2017 9:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Arvin and Naomi Gibbs on October 10, 2017 8:43 PM
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A candle was lit by STELLA J YOUNG...LOVE AN #GOD'S GRIEVING GRACE FOR U'ALL on October 10, 2017 8:39 PM
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A candle was lit by Linda K Crusenberry on October 10, 2017 8:36 PM
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A candle was lit by John and Norma Napier on October 10, 2017 8:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Danny and Cindy T. Newman on October 10, 2017 8:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Judith Williams Phillips on October 10, 2017 8:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Ty and Kathy Harber on October 10, 2017 8:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Mary Helen Cox on October 10, 2017 8:14 PM
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A candle was lit by Gina Cox Hensberger on October 10, 2017 8:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Pamela and Ray Ellis, Jr. on October 10, 2017 8:05 PM
Message from Ronnie & Connie Wells Carter
October 10, 2017 8:00 PM

Thoughts, Prayers and Hugs are with you all. Coach was one of a kind Love him so much. He was so good to all of us at St. Charles and he was so young. He was GREAT to my Children and he was older. We saw him at the Church this year on Saturday of our St. Charles reunion. He was the sam Loving Coach we all Knew. Love to all
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A candle was lit by Bo Catron on October 10, 2017 7:54 PM
Message from Bo Catron
October 10, 2017 7:53 PM

Coach Williams family,
My heart felt sympathy to the Williams family in the passing of Coach Williams. Gone but not ever forgotten, and thanks for the opportunity to coach with you!!!
Bo Catron
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A candle was lit by Rick and Billy Hammonds on October 10, 2017 7:49 PM
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A candle was lit by Patsy Anderson on October 10, 2017 7:45 PM
I am praying for you at this difficult time. Don will be greatly missed by his many friends. He was a positive influence on
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A candle was lit by Carol Ward on October 10, 2017 7:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Michael & Misty Lane on October 10, 2017 6:36 PM
Message from Michael & Misty Lane
October 10, 2017 6:33 PM

Words cannot describe my appreciation and admiration for "coach". My best memories are of times he spoke to our team or to me privately. He was a mentor to me and taught me many life lessons that have guided me through my life. I know that no words will ease your heartache and pain, but please know you have my prayers, and know I loved coach and he will be truly missed. May God bless your family and give you peace during this time.
Message from Jeff and Elaine Day
October 10, 2017 6:15 PM

So thankful to have known Coach Williams and call him friend. Will never be another quite like him. So sorry for your loss Patty, Donnie, and Kevin. Pray the days ahead are full of Gods amazing peace that only He can give.
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A candle was lit by Sandy and Jan Garrett on October 10, 2017 6:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Lisa Belcher Morris on October 10, 2017 5:57 PM
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A candle was lit by J. Bruce Catron on October 10, 2017 5:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Theresa Rutherford Bledsoe on October 10, 2017 4:15 PM
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A candle was lit by Scott and Robin Napier on October 10, 2017 3:54 PM
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