Victor Jean Williams

WILLIAMS, Victor Jean, of Chester, Va., cherished son, husband, father and coach, passed away on November 20, 2010 after facing an opponent he could not defeat, renal cell carcinoma. Vic was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, E.J. "Kelly" Williams and Mary Saunders Williams. His legacy will be remembered by his parents, E.J. and Lois Williams; high school sweetheart and wife, Lyn Webber Williams; children, Dr. Cory Williams (Katie), Kelly Jean Williams, Jeffrey Hinchey, Tony Hinchey (Cindy) and "middle son" William Henderson (Brie); brother, Todd Williams; sister-in-law, Cindy P. Williams; nephew, Peden; and niece, Addie; grandchildren, Sean, Brandon, Aurelio, Will, Jaiden and (soon-to-be-born) Trotter; and his beloved dogs, Casey and Houston. Vic is also survived by loving cousins and in-laws. Following a period of self-employment in the lumber business, Vic found his passion in coaching and teaching young people. Vic attended Bridgewater College and completed his education at Virginia State University so that he could teach and coach. His coaching experience included the first C.C. Wells Senior football team, L.C. Bird junior varsity and varsity teams, Vance County High School varsity team, and a cherished four years as head football coach of the Goochland High School Bulldogs. In 1987, Vic was able to attain the one job he truly wanted, head football coach and teacher at his alma mater, Thomas Dale High School. He served as head football coach and teacher for 23 years. On December 12, 2009, he achieved his ultimate career goal of winning a State Championship. Among his often-noted achievements, which included seven regional championships and coaching NFL athletes William Henderson, Ken Oxendine, Rudi Johnson and Ricky Hall, Vic was most proud of the over 100 college scholarships awarded to athletes he coached. A celebration of Vic's life will be held on January 3, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the Thomas Dale High School auditorium. In keeping with Vic's dislike of wearing ties, dress will be casual, and wearing your team football jersey is encouraged. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coach Vic Williams Scholarship Fund, c/o Daniels and Morgan, P.O. Box 3570, Chester, Va. 23831. Special love and gratitude are extended to Jennifer and Ben Brockwell, Dr. Terry and Jean Webber, Dr. Kirk Ways, Nancy and Warren Jessup, Terry Burt, the Ladies of the Knight, the Thomas Palliative Care staff at VCU/MCV Massey Cancer Center and the generously supportive faculty and staff of Thomas Dale High School. "No one should get paid and have as much fun as you do." Love, "My Girl" Lyn


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.