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Roddrick Williams Obituary

They gathered around a flagpole. Then, with another school day beginning, Burke County High School said farewell to a life that had just ended.He was 17. He was a junior. He died Monday.He was Rod Williams, an offensive lineman for the Bears, Burke County High School's football team in Waynesboro, just south of Augusta. He collapsed about two weeks ago during a team practice. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 10, 2015 at Burke County High School's J.D. Smith Auditorium, 1057 Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro, GA .Read the full story on MyAJC.com
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 9, 2015.

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Bestie Aidd

January 11, 2021

It's been 5 1/4 years and some days are still as challenging as the first one. I never really put the 'I think about you every day' saying into perspective until this and I can actually say at some point throughout every day he has crossed my mind. Even if it is just for a split second.

Charlesha Turner

February 28, 2017

Rest Easy bro , I'll never forget you and you were always there for me no matter what. I Love You ,

P Blount (Psalm 34:17-19)

October 14, 2015

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

October 13, 2015

may god provide peace to your family during this difficult time. Rom 15:33

October 13, 2015

Life in a peaceful New World. Isaiah 65:17
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Psalms 37:29

Ramona Ellison

October 13, 2015

October 13, 2015

During this difficult time please remember the God of comfort. My prayers are with you and your family.

Charlesetta Winn-Lewis

October 10, 2015

Rest in peace Rod. God watch over and protect his family. Give them the strength to make it through this difficult time.

LFD

October 10, 2015

Children are indeed precious gifts from our God and when we lose one in death, he certainly cares. May he provide comfort and strength in the days ahead. My sincere condolences to the family. Matthew 18 :14

Trena Riska

October 9, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of Rod he was a very sweet young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time he will be missed so much by his family and friends. I had the honor of knowing him from my grandadghter being in the band with him. May God give you the strength and comfort that you need right now it is such an early age to go home to be with the Lord but we are only loaned our children for a while .But it is hared to let them go no matter what age Love in Christ Trena Riska grandmother of Whitney Mack

linda wimberly

October 9, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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