Sid Williams Obituary

Sid Williams, the founder of Life University in Marietta, started with a three-person faculty and two dozen students in a cluster of rented trailers near Dobbins Air Reserve Base. In the 1990s, Life became the nation's largest chiropractic school, with 3,500 students and an 89-acre campus. Read the news obituary.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 27, 2012.

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Thank you Dr. Sid for you tireless efforts in bringing your big visions to Life. Your efforts made it possible for me to attend Life University and do what I have been called to do.

Bryon Benz

August 31, 2017

I am sad to hear of Dr. Sid passing. I was thinking about him recently. What an amazing man.
All the best to the family
Dr. Sidny Schwartzberg DC class of 1995

sidney schwartzberg

March 4, 2013

RIP DR.SID -
CLASS OF 1980 TERRY WALLACE

January 23, 2013

Even though I am probably a second cousin I always thought of you as aunt Nell. As the last man standing I speak for my mother Lucy my father and sister in expressing sympathy to you and your children. I lived in Atlanta for over thirty years and admired the incredible success of Dr. Sid. What an amazing legacy, I know how proud you all must be.

Kimbrough Croxton

January 19, 2013

Sid & Family,
I am so sorry to learn about the death of Dr. Sid. He was a great man that did great things. I hope the comfort of knowing he is in a better place helps ease your pain. May God Bless You.

Vick Vest

January 10, 2013

My deepest condolences for the lost of your loved one. God comforts all the mourning ones. Isa.61:2

January 5, 2013

Comfort to the family of Sid Williams. Ps.146:4.

January 1, 2013

I am sorry for the lost of your love one,may our prays be with you,may you be comforted by the God of comfort,(Rom.15:4)

January 1, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 31, 2012

May the God of comfort be with the family during this time of sadness.

December 31, 2012

I remember Dr. Sid saying that God would ask us how many did we serve and how well? Dr. Sid is being honored in heaven as a hero for humanity.

Fran Addeo, D.C.

December 31, 2012

Dear Dr Nell,Dr Kimbro,corresponding granchildren who I have never met,Dr Andrew Krantz,Dr John Sidney,Dr DD Humber,and family and friends of the wonderful Dr Sid Williams.

In my life I have never met a human being who positively affected so many lives on God's earth more than this wonderful person.

In the late 70s I was fortunate enough to be in the first transfer group to Life Chiropractic College from the NY Chiropractic School on Long Island. During that time I was blessed to have had the opportunity and honor of being treated like a friend from "Dr Sid". Nothing has ever been more exciting for me in my Chiropractic career. I have been telling wondeful stories of numerous conversations with "Dr Sid" all of my life.

The wonderful memories of those conversations will carry on in my life forever. Thanks to "Dr Sid", the best memories of my whole life were the 2 and 1/2 years I spent at Dr Sid's Legacy,Life Chiropractic School. I feel all that I have become in Life I certainly owe and attribute to Dr Sid who made it all happen.
Those of us who were there when Dr Sid opened his Legacy (Life Chiropractic College)had an opportunity that most Chiropractors never had and will never experience. The opportunity to be friends and get close with a man who generations of Chiropractors to come will only read about. Of course this does mean that whether I like it or not I am getting older. Given this "trade off" I will accept aging just to have known this great ICON, who we know as "DR SID" .....
Love and Respect,
Dr Bud Fein
2nd Graduating Class/78

Dr Bud Fein

December 30, 2012

Dr. Nell and children am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a caring, thoughtful man, came to one of the semiars as I worked for a Chiropractic family and am a patient, you all have been a blessing to so many. What a life well lived. god Bless.

Lane Bowden

December 30, 2012

Dr. Williams was a true visionary who inspired thousands of chiropractors and others alike. His fortitude and guidance provided the basis of a wonderful equipped army of Chiropractors to carry on his legacy and the dedication he imparted to us that in the "Big Idea" we could serve through love and respect for the principle that nothing less then concern, empathy, and the knowledge that healing occurs when the right selection of emotional and physical application is applied to begin the restoration of the whole being. We have lost a unique great person in physical form however his incredible legacy will continue to be the great protector and leader during this prolific time in acceptance ofChiropractic as a basic choice for Health Care. Thank you Dr. Williams you were our (CHAMPION) With Great sadness and overwhelming joy. As Always, Dr. Tom Born Class of 1988

December 30, 2012

To Dr. Nell and the family of Dr. Sid,
Words cannot express the sorrow you feel in losing your loved one...but What a LIfe!Thanks to DR. Sid, I have beeen a successful Doctor of Chiropractic for 26 years.Thanks to Dr. Sid thousands around the world have reached more optimal function and a better quality of Life.I pray his passsion and perseverance lives on in at least some of us.Help us Lord, and condolences and peace to you all.

Marilyn Everett

December 29, 2012

I grew up 3 doors up from the Williams family and respected Dr.Sid's mom and daddy so much, too. I looked up to him when I was a child as he was like a father figure to me. When they moved to Mableton, we had just moved there,too, so we "kept up with the family for years" but had lost touch the past twenty or so. I am so proud of all of Dr.Sid's accomplishments and know many doctors of chiropractic that studied at Life University. God Bless Nell, and the whole family.

Susan Osborne Weegar

December 29, 2012

Was so sorry to hear about Dr. Sid's death. I'm sure Dr. Don welcomed him into heaven. I can just imagine the reunion between the two. Both are healthy and whole now without pain and suffering. I remember all of those DE meetings when our children were young. Dr. Sid was a mighty speaker about Chiropractic. Our family will be keeping you and your family in prayer. Dr. Nell, I know what you are going through. God will carry you through this grief. Marilyn, Dr. Don, Jr and Julie Parkerson

December 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. Williams. We are extremely grateful for all his accomplishments in advancing the chiropractic profession. Dr. Sid touched the lives of many and will be missed by all!

Lois Kundel

December 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Bobo

December 28, 2012

Dr Nell.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dr Sid was a great man and I am glad I got to know the two of you!! God rest his soul.

Donna Mousa

December 28, 2012

Dear Dr. Nell and family,
You all have been such an inspiration to us. We also will miss Dr. Sid very much. We will continue to remember all of you in our prayers. Your kindness and friendship through the years will remain a treasure to us. Thank you for always standing strong in every situation.

forever your friends,

Raddy and Jo Blankenship

December 28, 2012

Dr Sid IS the reason chiropractic is as meaningful and prodigious as it is this century.
He is a hero, a warrior. One who continued to rise higher above all opposition. Always with Dr Nell and Dr DD at his side.
A true inspiration. Always admired...never forgotten. It is an honor to have known him.

Paul J Roses DC

December 28, 2012

Dearest Dr. Nell,
My sicerest sympathies to you and your family on Dr Sid's passing. I Love and Appreciate both of you. All my Love Dr. Martin Bleetstein

Martin Bleetstein, DC

December 28, 2012

Dr.& Mrs. W. B. Bean offer their prayers for Dr. Nell and the family of Dr. Sid. He is key in my bank of lifelong memories, having known him through my father since Sid was an officer in the Georgia Army National Guard when I was 10 years old; later as a fellow D. C. and then as I was one of the earliest staff members of Life University in 1974 and was one of the earliest members of DE. His stern outspoken and well published belief in the truth of the principles of Chiropractic will be a guidepost for the profession forever. Thank you Dr. Sid for your shining example and parentage of that which has become the lightsource of healing and health for millions.
Dr. W. B. Bean

Dr. W. B. Bean

December 28, 2012

RIP Dr Sid, chiropractic lost lost a great one. thanks for all you did. Condolences to the family.

Dr Rick Eltz

December 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have visited Life Clinic many times for treatment. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Psalms 68:20

Margie Sanders

December 28, 2012

The greatest of the great!
You were and are the ultimate visionary personified. Chiropractic has lost another warrior. It's a sad day.

Randy Moze

December 28, 2012

May God rest his great soul!

I never knew what I was getting into when I went to LIFE, but after hearing Dr. Sid speak for the first time,
I knew, that I was in the right place.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to my colleagues.

This is a truly great loss to our profession.

Give for the sake of giving, love for the sake of loving and serve for the sake of serving. He taught us all how to live this way.

With Great Sadness,

Dr. George E. Logothetis

George Logothetis

December 28, 2012

You will be missed by all of your Chiropractic children. You instilled in us the philosophy behind our art, and taught Chiropractic in its purest form. We will carry on your legacy to love, give and serve in abundance.

Kerry Kagan

December 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathies extended to the Williams family. You have all given so much to all of us and we are eternally grateful. Dr. Sid has always been a beacon of light in the darkness and has taught me to love, serve and give out of my own abundance w/o any thought of return, a lesson that has dramatically changed my life...and those around my that I am in contact with. We will always love you Dr. Sid. You will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

Bruce Schneider

December 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Dr. Nell, Dr. Kim, Dr John Sidney and Dr. Humber. He was the greatest inspiration in my life, and many of us wouldn't be chiropractors if it weren't for Dr. Sid. He will be greatly missed.

Lori Ugolik

December 28, 2012

A magnificant visionary who brought chiropractic to the world through his creed of Loving for the sake of loving, giving for the sake of giving, and serving for the sake of serving.
Thank you Dr. Sid for paving the way for so many.

Jeff Snyder, D.C.

December 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers remain with you I trust that you find comfort in knowing that, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!"
D. D. Prather

December 27, 2012

Condolences and blessings to the family of Dr. Sid Williams! Through his vision we have been part of the chiropractic family changing lives for the past 30 years! Blessings and gratitude for the life of this wonderful man!

Drs. Carol and Joseph Ball

December 27, 2012

Dr. Sid was one of the greatest ever. His vision for chiropractic and relentless pursuit of that vision are unparalleled. My deepest condolences to Dr. Nell, Kim, John Sidney and your entire family.
Our profession has lost one of its ultimate warriors but he is back in the arms of his creator and certainly, "Happy, Healthy and Terrific" NOW!
Love you Dr. Sid!

Dr. Jennifer (Shea) Sherriff

December 27, 2012

Rest in peace.

ann drake

December 27, 2012

Deepest Sympathy to Nell Williams and family. Dr. Sid is a man that could never be forgotten. His One directional drive to lift Chiropractic through all these years is his great legacy.

Catherine Franklin, B.S., D.C.

December 27, 2012

Rest in peace. My condolences to the staff and family.

joe daniel

December 27, 2012

He will always be in my prayers. He called me his "Miracle Child"...Susan

December 27, 2012

TO THE GREATEST OF MEN.YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.TO THE FAMILY ALL OUR LOVE..DR ROBERT B. MERRITT DC OF THE MERRITT FAMILY OF CHIROPRACTORS

December 27, 2012

Life. Love and Respect to THE Warrior! He changed the course of many around the world with his distinct unwavering walk. Generations abound will KNOW this man as generations of now have Loved him. Dr. Nell, Dr. Kim and Dr. John Sidney my family and Mom offers our deepest of condolences to each of you and KNOW that we understand the pain, yet KNOW that he is now gaining more wisdom through the answers if the ones he now sits at the table with. God rest his soul and lift up his spirit to continue to allow each of us the blessings of CHIROPRACTIC!!

Dr. B. J. Kale

December 27, 2012

Doctor Keith McDowall, Dr.Donald McDowall and Dr.Jean McDowall send their sympathy to Dr. Nell and Family. Our memories of Sid still stand large in our minds, hearts and practice. May he keep everyone in heaven subluxation free.

December 27, 2012

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