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Pat Williams
1940 - 2024
Pat Williams
1940 - 2024
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BORN
1940
DIED
2024
Pat Williams Obituary
Pat Williams was a longtime basketball executive who helped lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship and eventually became co-founder of the Orlando Magic.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack via AP)
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Joe Quinn
July 25, 2024
I meet Mr. Williams when he was working for the Sixers, very nice man who was great to my friends and I at one of the Sixers games.
Mark Hilton
July 23, 2024
God Bless. Thank you Pat
CJ THOMAS
July 23, 2024
I met Pat when he walked into a writers conference being held by Jerry Jenkins. He was casual and enthusiastic about his new book. And exuberant about his love of the Lord Jesus Christ. I gave him a copy of my first book that had just been published. He took it home and called me a week later and told me he wanted to endorse that book, and I was honored to have him do so. A fine man. No doubt that he is with The Lord Jesus now. Rest in Peace, my friend and mentor. CJ Thomas
Francs K. Thomas
July 19, 2024
Pat and I worked for the Magic...I, as a Receptionist at their Winter Park office...and Pat asked me to become his 'go-to' typist for his huge library of notes for his many books, speeches and inspiration. For 27-1/2-years, we worked together, until last year, when my vision became impaired, and I was unable to see, to type. He was a wonder to behold, and his accomplishments were extraordinary. It was an honor to be associated with him, to personally know his family (at least, the first four-children). I remember Karen bringing me some of her home-made cookies, at work, and working closely with Ruth on getting the typing done, in a timely manner. Pat's concern for my loss of partial vision was typical of him: genuine and sincere. My deepest condolences to his entire family. He will be missed. Fran Thomas
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Carson Loveless
July 19, 2024
Condolences to his family
Elizabeth Bell
July 18, 2024
RIP Mr.Pat Williams
Dave Mann
July 18, 2024
I had the honor and privilege to meet Pat Williams at the NBA meetings at the Arizona Biltmore way back when. He created innovative marketing concepts for the Chicago Bulls and later went on to successful General Manager roles in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Orlando. But one of his greatest contributions in life was adopting 14 chuldren to go along with his own.
My sincere condolences to his family.
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