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Remembering Coach Jeremy Williams

Jeremy Williams, the former Greenville High football coach who battled ALS for almost 15 years, died March 13, 2022. Here is a link to read and sign an online guestbook.

Read more of his story:

Fourth Down: ALS has ravaged the coach’s body. But it has not broken his spirit. An AJC Personal Journeys story from 2013. Reporter Steve Hummer’s indepth update on Coach Jeremy Williams.

2009: Greenville coach a rock — and so’s his wife

2010: Greenville’s Williams named National High School Coach of the Year

2011: Documenting a coach’s fight

2014: ALS-stricken coach still gets message across

Photos: Extreme Makeover presents new house to Jeremy Williams in 2010

2020: Jeremy Williams and family still living with ALS, still inspiring others

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