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Jeremy Williams Obituary
Williams was named the National High School Football Association's coach of the year in 2010, his final season on the sidelines, when he led Greenville to an 8-3 record and playoff appearance while doing his job in a motorized wheelchair and struggling to communicate.
Williams was diagnosed with ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2008 and continued to lead Greenville for three more seasons. His 2009 Greenville team was 10-0 in the regular season and won what remains the school's most recent region championship.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Williams
51 Entries
Nicole Noltemy-Anderson
April 16, 2025
I watched the home makeover years after it aired from MA and fell in love with this man, Jeremy´s spirit and his entire family´s spirit !! My heart Welled up. I knew without knowing he lived a lot longer than a year or 2 because of the strength in his spirit and because of ALL THE LOVE! Love ALWAYS LIVES ON ETERNALLY! He is LOVING YOU NOW & in EVERY MOMENT. What a gift he was & will forever be to this world! Makes me stop and realize how truly ungrateful I´ve been to the people I love& to the life I´ve been given. I will strive to be an iota of the person he was and people your family are now. May your family find peace and may you feel Jeremy and know he never truly left. His consciousness and spirit are eternal.
William j Reed MD
February 26, 2025
Just watched the movie. I love a Godly man He was one! Regards to his family
P.J.McReynolds
November 13, 2024
My condolences to your family and all who loved Jeremy. I just learned about this wonderful, beautiful family's story through my favorite television show, of all time,Extreme Home Makeover, I am so encouraged by Jeremy's faith in God ,and love for his family and friends! I know that Jeremy is now safe and happy in the arms of our Lord & savior, Jesus. No more pain or sorrow. Well done, Brother, Well done!!!
Melinda Malone
April 13, 2024
Just watched Season of A Lifetime and have only praise and thanksgiving for the life of this man. Thank you Lord Jesus for the Blessings you gave to so many through this Hero. Melinda Malone
Carrie
April 13, 2024
Hello,
I watched the documentary on Coach Jeremy this morning, and I can say it was absolutely beautiful. His strength and determination was something to behold.
My Dad passed away due to Parkinsons diseasun which he struggled with for 8 years. The similarities between ALS and Parkinsons disease is quite remarkable. I never realized this before. Watching your husbands health decline was like watching my Dad.
I only wish that I had the doc sooner. I believe it would have helped me in the long run.
I pray all is well with your amazing family.
David Tusinga
March 23, 2024
Williams Family, I too coached for 30 years. Jeremy proved the core of what coaching is all about...it not about the game, it's about teaching our young to be driven to be a great human being. Just a he did in his life. I also watched the special on him and saw great leadership and love for his team and his opponents. Jeremy is the appitimy of a coach/teacher and man of God . He will live forever in our hearts and is waiting for his family at the right hand of God. I feel that being a coach is much like being Jesus. No,I'm not comparing coaches or saying coaches are Jesus, but Jesus was and is the greatest coach of all. Jesus led by example and taught how you should love your fellow man or woman. Coaching, to me, is the most giving job I have ever done. Jeremy actually is inspiring me to get back into coaching, so serve God. To teach team/family. Let's get back to being 1.
Frank Goscilo
March 2, 2024
What a testimony to the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! Jeremy and his wife and family are shining light example of why every person on this earth were given the gift of life, to glorify God and lift up the name of Jesus!
Denise B
February 9, 2024
Jennifer, Jacob and Josie, saying I'm so sorry for your loss seems inadequate. I just finished watching 'Season of a Lifetime'.
How he maintained his Faith in the face of adversity...what an absolute inspiration to all!!
The way those young men spoke of him is truly heartwarming. So many looked to him like a father, his story shall live on through them and all he touched -- what a great legacy to leave behind!!
I know he is missed by many but what a glorious reunion there will be in HEAVEN one day! I have no doubt he'll be anxiously waiting at the gates to welcome each and everyone of those he loved!
GOD bless!
Ashara
January 17, 2024
After watching this documentary, I have a renewed sense of faith, love, and dedication. Thank you Coach Williams. You are still inspiring the world.
Bos family
January 14, 2024
My husband and I just watched Jeremy Williams movie about his life and coaching his team at Greenville. It is truly an inspiration for all to see. I think it was amazing how he inspired so many young men. My prayers go out to his family. He definitely left a legacy. God Bless his family. So many people will be inspired by this movie and Jeremy´s life. Truly a man of faith.
Shirley P Jones
December 31, 2023
My husband and I just watched the movie about Coach Williams. We were truly inspired and motivated by his life and faith. The life lessons that he taught the young men that he coached went far beyond football. His legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of all who came to know him. We are blessed by his courage and faith.
Marsha A.
December 9, 2023
Such a beautiful and inspiring life. So very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and , friend. May your memories of his life that was well lived, give you comfort and bring you peace.
Vanessa
December 7, 2023
I loved watching your family´s story on Extreme Home Makeover. I´m truly sorry for your loss, but I was happy to read your husband fought for many years. He was an inspiration to so many, and he even inspired me. I hope you display that liquid paper bottle always so it continues to shower you with the best of memories. Prayers to you and your family. I hope the kids are doing well.
Winston Byrd
December 7, 2023
I´m currently watching the Extreme Makeover episode and I´m overflowing in tears...
Just from watching, Jeremy was a great human being, and I say that with all the respect and love and care that I can muster up in my words... May his memory be an example to all peoples on what one should aspire to truly be... A beautiful spirit... God Bless The Williams Family Always...
Angel Torres- Pons
November 25, 2023
I saw his documentary. I am very sorry for your loss. But happy because we will see him at heaven with a glorified body. God bless your family.
Daphne
November 5, 2023
Watch the documentary on Coach Williams, what an inspiration! Condolences to his wife and children. You will all meet again in heaven and Jacob will run into his Dad's arms!
Tracy quigley
September 3, 2023
RIP Mr Williams... Condolences to Mrs Williams and Jacob and Josie... I lost my aunt to ALS. Horrible disease...
Elizabeth Sanders
August 14, 2023
Thank you Jeremy for proving anything is possible even with ALS! May everyone who watches you and hears your story be inspired never to give up and always work harder to achieve your goals! God has blessed this family and they are blessed!
Ann
August 11, 2023
May His Memory Be Eternal
Ann Romano-Fuller
August 10, 2023
I Just want the family to know I'm praying for them! I just watched the repeat of Extreme Makeover & am so sorry that he has gone home to be with Jesus At such a young age! Such a inspiration to so many people & continues to be as his story is told! God bless you & your family! We will all see him again! Love in Jesus name
Mrs. Ann Romano-Fuller
Cindy Lieto
May 4, 2023
God Bless your family. I just watched the documentary. Your family filled my heart. Helping me through hard times. I´ll never give up!
Mylissa Allen
April 19, 2023
It was the most inspiring story of someone else's life I have ever hear. I'm so sorry for your loss. Theirs nothing I can say but I will be a better person because of the courageous n strong people that your family is. I'm 56 I will change your amazing n so was your husband.
Jesse M James,and Family
April 19, 2023
Hello Williams family, We the James and Covington family need you to know that the tears are always running down our face which are of joy and love .
We know you in the spirit and we will keep you in our prayers all the time.
We love you and we miss you Coach Jeremy because you are inspiring me to be a stronger and loving father to our three autistic sons,my daughters, and grandchildren.
Love you Coach as you are my spiritual mentor and we love you and your family whom we hope to meet one day.
GOD BLESS YOU AND LOVE ALWAYS.
JESSE M JAMES, MONIQUE,BRYAN,JESSE JR. AND NOLAN 11 .
JUST KNOW THIS THAT COACH IS ALWAYS WITH US.
Lora Dotson
April 19, 2023
I am a person that has hard times but have a big heart I have seen your story on the episode of extreme home makeover many many times and it´s one of my favorites Your husband´s heart and that of your family´s touched me beyond belief I am lucky to have 3 kids that are physically healthy but have some mental issues I am a nurse for psychiatric patients which I love and is very rewarding but I still struggle at home with my own kids issues I am so happy that your family got to stay physically together as long as you did and I know that you were such an inspiration then and now and in the future God bless you all Lora Dotson Barboursville Wv
Paula
February 10, 2023
Thank you for being so brave
Bobbie
February 10, 2023
As I sit here today watching the episode of extreme home makeover; I just to say that I´m sorry for the loss of coach Williams. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Donald Bell
February 9, 2023
Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1
Raven Pritchett
February 9, 2023
I am currently watching this episode on Extreme Makeover...I am so very sorry for the loss of this great man/person, and my condolences to his friends and especially his Family..
Jennifer in Texas
December 25, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear the news! You´re family is such an inspiration! My family just watched y´all on Extreme Makeover and your positivity and joy, even during tough times- is just, there are no words! Thank you all for the gift of showing us what truly matters!!! I pray for your family and that God continues to guide you all, comfort you, and bless you! What a blessing to be lead by such a remarkable man!!! I hope you all find peace and comfort in Jesus!
Linda Wolfe
October 15, 2022
God bless your family
Rachel
October 4, 2022
I just saw your family on Extreme Makeover and decided to do a follow up on your family. I am sad to hear of your husband's passing but it thrills my heart to know that he is a fellow believer. I may have never had the chance to meet him on this earth but I look forward to meeting him in heaven! Grateful for your family's story and love for JESUS!
Renee Johnson
September 28, 2022
Blessings surround us all.. My condolences for your loss. Your presence on Home Makeover inspired me. Live one day at a time. Love unconditionally. Laugh as much as humanly possible. Be thankful for all things, big or small.
Mich Lockhart
September 22, 2022
I watched your story on Extreme Makeover 9/22/22 tonight. Jeremy Williams seemed to be such an inspiration to his family and everyone around him. My condolences and God bless his family and friends.
John and Saralou Schierloh
September 22, 2022
My husband and I watched your story on Extreme Makeover 9/22/22.....God Bless y´all....As an RN for 35 years, you both Inspire us.....
The Loveland Family
September 22, 2022
so sorry to hear about the passing of jeremy , thoughts and prayers for y'all jeremy was a fighter and an inspiration to all just know he is now with god and is no longer living in pain and i'm sure is up in heaven waiting until he can see y'all again the love y'all showed for one another was incrediable Hugs for y'all and continued thoughts and prayers (we lived down the road from y'all when you were getting the new house in 2010 then we moved away ) never stopped checking glad you had the time you did with Jeremy So So sorry for your loss
Stephanie Bybee
August 1, 2022
I recently watched your story on EHM and I was truly touched by the love and honor that your family lives by every day. You have touched so many lives and become an inspiration to the world around you. God bless each of you and may his legacy live on forever.
Carol Gault Black
July 11, 2022
I have also lost someone to that horrific disease ALS. My son, Wells Black suffered for 13 years and just passed away on May 10, 2022. My main comfort is knowing he is healed and healthy now. He is whole. His faithful companion, his 11 year old lab just passed away and knowing they are together in Heaven helps me, too. My deepest sympathy is with you and your children. God bless you. Carol
Autumn I Mitchell
June 5, 2022
I just watched your story on extreme home makeover it really touched me, I worked for a woman battling ALS and she taught me so much so I know Jeremy taught many people the same, I just found out today he has passed my dear friend Donna also passed this year from ALS I am grateful that I got the time I did to work for her, your story inspired me so much not just your ALS story but your love story you two are the epiphany of a true love story I am so sadden to hear that Jeremy has passed but I have without a doubt he is up there running and throwing a football and just having a blast with no pain no wheelchairs nothing just a free spirit his life and Legacy will live on forever in all our hearts
Kieri-Anne Humphrey
May 12, 2022
I just today, heard of your husband and your love story. I am sorry for the pain and sorrow that I know you must be feeling, and I pray The Father gives you peace and comfort. We lost a father figure to ALS over ten years ago, and know how difficult the disease is, but I also know how faithful our Heavenly Father is. Your story, your testimony will reverberate and speak to untold numbers. May He bless you with His love and Presence, till you're with Jeremy again.
Chris Humphrey
May 11, 2022
I got to work with Dennis Day for a short time on Maui as a massage therapist. That was my first experience with ALS. I am truly sorry for your loss, but so grateful for your positivity during such a challenging time. Glad you got to be on extreme makeover!
Danny Simmons
March 31, 2022
I spent many a happy Saturday at The Liberty Bowl watching Jeremy, aka "The Georgia Assassin," lead the Memphis State defense. What a great player who made the most of every bit of athleticism in his body.
Much, much more than a college athlete he went on to live a life of service and was and is an inspiration to more people than we will ever know. He loved the Lord and his life was a testament to his faith.
Prayers for his wife, children and all who loved him. What a comfort to know that he is now well and whole and with his savior.
Shannon and Kristie Hilliard
March 30, 2022
We offer our condolences to the family of Jeremy. We've never known or heard of Jeremy until tonight as we came across the documentary movie Season of a Lifetime. What a wonderful testimony and story of a courageous man that leaves a legacy that will forever touch the lives of many young men and others. We never knew him but now feel like we know him. God bless the family...in our prayers.
Jackie Young
March 27, 2022
Heartfelt condolences
Dexter Williams
March 18, 2022
To the family of Coach Williams, my prayers are with you all during this time and please keep the good memories of Coach going forward and share with others his wonderful story. The sidelines at Greenville High was where I met Coach and my time with him will be treasured. God bless you Mrs. Jennifer and your entire family. Once a Patriot, always a Patriot.
Tasha Miller Figureoa
March 15, 2022
Jennifer and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you guys and I am so very sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing.
Jack and Nicole Ceccato
March 15, 2022
We have been praying for this family all these years. My father had ALS for 12 years and lived overseas. He did not want us to come or to see him. Kathy finally convinced us to go. It was the best advise ever!
Our condolences go to the entire family and community that have supported Jeremy through all his struggles. We know that God has been with you on this journey and we give thanks and praise for Him!
Victoria Williams
March 15, 2022
My son, Chad Williams, was a teammate of Jeremy´s at Memphis State University. They were leaders of the Academic Athletic Council together. Chad passed away in 2017. They are together once again ~ talking football ~ I´m sure.
David Thrower
March 15, 2022
My condolences go out to the entire Williams family. Jeremy was a true inspiration to many people. He fought the fight for a long long time. A true warrior in every phase of his life as a man of faith, husband, father, Coach, competitor and a player. His story will be told for many years and his legacy will live on for years and years. RIP brother.
Jerry Parkerson
March 14, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Jeremy. The exciting thing is that he now at home with his savior. I have never met such a remarkable man. It was a pleasure to work with him at Greenville and announcing football games for him. I have never seen such faith in one person and such a positive attitude even when life was bad. My prayers and love go out to his wife and children. May God be with you during this time.
Bobby Hughes
March 14, 2022
My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. I was able to compete against Jeremy´s teams and develop a lasting friendship. His courage, determination and love for our lord are second to none. God bless y´all!! Love Bobby
Jack McElfish
March 14, 2022
Prayers for all involved especially his family. God bless
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