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JC WILLIAMS JC Williams, 82 years young, went to heaven on October 2nd, 2007. Born to Frank V. and Artie Mae Williams, Jesse Charles was born May 3, 1925 in Tennessee where he was raised. Upon high school graduation, JC enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and served in the Pacific theatre. After the war he attended University of Kentucky, where he played football for Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. While at Kentucky, he met his future wife and love, Billie Mae Moore. After graduation he and Billie were married and moved back to Tennessee where he taught school and was a head football coach. While in Tennessee he and Billie had two children. JC moved his family to Stuart in 1956 where he had taken a job as a teacher and coach for Stuart High School. Continuing his education, he recieved a Master's degree and moved into an Assistant Principal's position at the now Martin County High School. JC retired after 32 years with the Martin County School district, spending his last years between his home in Stuart and his beloved "Barger Springs", on the Greenbrier River, West Virginia. JC's zest for life and his love for people will be missed. He touched many lives and was an inspiration to us all. JC is survived by his wife of 57 years Billie, his daughter Kim, son Carl, grandsons Jay and Tyler and daughter-in-law Suzanne. Dad, we love you and will miss you very much. Your kindness and spirit will be with us always. A Celebration of JC's life will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 11 AM at The Grace Place 1550 SE Salerno Road, Stuart. God Bless Memorial Contributions can be made to Martin County High School (R.O.T.C.) in his memory. online guest registry can be signed at www.heavencalled.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart 223-5550.

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Published by TC Palm on Oct. 4, 2007.

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Tim Black

October 19, 2007

God bless, JC. You had a big heart. Thanks for your service to our country and to Martin County High School- you always knew what was going on on the campus.

Diane Erwin Reddick

October 12, 2007

My fondest memorie of Coach Willie is my mother buying him a BIG steak so that he could help me pass the parallel parking portion of driving test. He was a GREAT man and much loved by all.

Karen Hurst Rowe

October 6, 2007

REST IN PEACE Coach Willie, you will be missed.

Colleen Horrigan James

October 6, 2007

Dear Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. JC was a great man. I have many wonderful memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jackie Hicks

October 5, 2007

Billie,Kim,and Carl,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. JC was such an inspiration to all. For all he had been through he was always positive, never complained, and made the best of everything. My visits with him will never be forgotten, he always put a smile on my face.Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Brad Gaughan

October 5, 2007

Coach Willie.
You were truly one of a kind, all of us who had the honor and good fortune to met and get to know you, will forever miss you. God Bless.
Brad Gaughan (class of 65)

Dody McKenzie-Williams

October 5, 2007

Coach Willie, you were always there for me and my family growing up. You were not only a mentor but a good friend. You will be missed by many but forgotten by none.

Jill Zamiela

October 5, 2007

To Kim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. JC is one of a kind and will be missed by many.

Jill Zamiela

Susan Glasscock Copeland

October 4, 2007

Mrs.Williams, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Williams. When I was in high school in the early 70s, everybody loved "JC." Debbie Irons and I took drivers ed from him and he would not let us play the radio while we were driving. Whoever was the passenger in the car learned to turn the radio down with their toe, hoping we could fool "JC" when we drove by him. We never did. I would have loved to talk to him about the Bear. I was the Bear's son-in-law's staff attorney for 12 years and when he passed away, My sister, Ann
Richardson, also loved him dearly. He was a colorful figure that I will
always remember with fondness.

Terry and Ginny Rogers

October 4, 2007

Coach Willie was tough and he taught us to be tough. We will always appreciate him. We recently had our 40th class reunion and he was remembered with a moment of silence. Thanks Coach.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Roy Wright

October 4, 2007

Carl, Kim and Billie
Remember the good times. Coach made a real difference in many a students life. Class of 1971.

Kaye Hartman

October 4, 2007

Dear Kim and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon McBride

October 4, 2007

You will be missed. I also have a lot of fond memories.

Lynn Blanchet

October 4, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Coach Willie's death. He was so good to and for the Class of '64. Please know he was loved by many.

Ted Houk

October 3, 2007

My condolences to Billie, Kim and Carl. I have alot of fun memories of Coach Willie.He impacted alot of people and never left a bruise.
The world needs more men just like him. So sorry for your loss.

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