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Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc.

492 Larkin Street SW

Atlanta, Georgia

Harold Head Obituary

HEAD, Harold Lawrence

Mr. Harold Lawrence Head of Atlanta, retired Atlanta Public Schools Administrator, graduate of Morehouse College, passed May 4, 2024. A Memorial service will be scheduled mid July. Carl M. Williams Funeral Dirs., Inc., 492 Larkin Street SW, 404-522-8454, www.carlmwilliams.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 10, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Head

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17 Entries

Maggie McCullom

July 31, 2024

The Head Family, I send you my sincere sympathy for the passing of my swimming coach Harold. Many prayers, for your strength and peace. It's just a shadow for you now. Remember when he was fun and full of laughter. Harold will always be in our heart never forget the memories, he shared with me. Remembering with you the life of someone so important to so many.

Robbin brandon lewis

June 4, 2024

Class of 1977 smith high school

Phyllis Monday (Latimore)

May 24, 2024

I want to extend my condolences to Coach Head's family, friends, and loved ones. Coach Head was not only a dedicated servant as a Smith High Hawks coach and administrator but also a role model who inspired countless students with his passion for education and commitment to excellence. Coach Head´s impact extended far beyond the sports field; he was a mentor, funny, and a guiding light for many of us. His unwavering dedication to his students and steady support will always be remembered. He leaves an impression we will never forget. Rest well, Sir. Your spirit will forever remain in our hearts, guiding us towards success and inspiring us to be the best versions of ourselves.
- Phyllis Monday (Class of '76)

Chandra Parks

May 24, 2024

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Coach Head. I am forever grateful to him for teaching hundreds of us poor, black children (at Smith High School) to SWIM!! The Parks Sisters finally retired that pink swim suit you teased us about (lol).

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Chaplain Laletha Cunningham

May 22, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family .

Charles N Watson Sr.

May 21, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to his wife, family, and closest friends. Coach Head was a Gem to me and my family. He was a Rock and a Man´s Man. He is the reason that I was successful in everything I tried because I saw him do everything he tried successfully. Rest In Power and Victory Coach.

Lela S. Blackburn

May 16, 2024

My deepest sympathy and love to the family of Harold Head.He was able to relate to everyone and truly believed in students and their abilities to achieve success.Harold had expertise in so many areas from academics to all sports.I really enjoyed working with him. Rest in Peace

Don Doran

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Marshall and Ernestine Dearing Hogan

May 13, 2024

We are playing for the family. Coach Head was the ultimate gentleman and renaissance man. He combined academics, adventure, and outdoor experiences, which made him truly unique. He will be missed.

Kevin J. Fitzgerald

May 12, 2024

My deepest condolences to the family of Harold Head. He was nice enough to allow me to help with the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia Dream Team in 1995, and I'm very thankful for that!
You all will be in my prayers. - Kevin -

Atiba Mbiwan

May 12, 2024

It was 30 years ago when Harold Head led the creation of the BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia) Dream Team with BRAG Director Jerry Colley to provide an extraordinary experience for middle school students enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools. He recruited APS educators Don Doran and Jeff Cramer to be BRAG Dream Team coaches and convinced other APS colleagues to support this youth cycling experience that would expose middle school age students to the great outdoors across the state of Georgia and grow their self-esteem, self-confidence, and team building skills. In 2019, on the 25th Anniversary of the BRAG Dream Team, Coach Head was presented with a cycling jersey to recognize his role as the "Father of the BRAG Dream Team" who nurtured it during the 1990s. Inspired by Coach Head, dozens of adult cyclists in Atlanta volunteered to become BRAG Dream Team coaches in the 21st century and the APS program has grown into an independent nonprofit organization that serves middle and high school age youth across the state of Georgia. We will always remember and honor Coach Head for his servant leadership and his commitment to growing the dream for the next generation. Long live the giving spirit of Coach Head!