OBITUARY
Mr. Kenny C. Williamson
August 19, 1947 – November 13, 2012
Kenny Williamson, born August 19, 1947, was called home on November 13, 2012. A native of Harlem, N.Y., Williamson, served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam, and later graduated from City College of New York City. His coaching career began in Harlem at Intercession and Riverside Churches. Williamson was a well-known fixture at historic Rucker Park in Harlem and was featured in the television basketball documentary “Hallowed Ground,” as well as an NBA-produced film on the Entertainers Basketball Classic in Rucker Park. He spent 21 years as an assistant coach in the collegiate ranks, including stints with legends Lou Carnesecca, Denny Crum and Jim Valvano. Williamson served as an assistant coach at St. John’s, Seton Hall, Columbia and Louisville and was associate head coach at Iona and Florida State under Pat Kennedy. During his college coaching tenure, he worked with numerous future NBA players including Sam Cassell, Doug Edwards, Pervis Ellison, Adrian Griffin, George Johnson, Jeff Ruland, Felton Spencer, Bob Sura, Irving Thomas and Charlie Ward. Williamson worked six seasons (1997-03) as a scout for the New York Knicks before joining the Charlotte Bobcats where he lead the club’s scouting of college and high school prospects while assisting with the team’s international scouting efforts. He also aided in the team’s preparations for the 2004 Expansion Draft and NBA Draft. A respected and well-connected member of the basketball community with over 30 years of basketball experience, had just entered his sixth season with the Memphis Grizzlies serving as Assistant General Manager. Known affectionately in basketball circles as “Eggman”, Williams is survived by his wife, Nicole; his parents, Beatrice Franklin and John Shavuo; three daughters Kim Williamson, Monica Williamson, and Kendra Williamson; two sons Rashad Jones and Dwayne Jones; one brother Gerald Franklin and his wife Sharon; four grandchildren, Reenah Glover, Rory Glover, William Stephens, and Rashad Jones, Jr.; and one god-child Ajmal Basit. The family will receive friends this evening from five o’clock until seven o’clock at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 7289 Highway 64, Memphis, TN 38133. The funeral service will be in the sanctuary of the church on Saturday, the fifteenth of November with Reverend Donald Johnson officiating. Online condolences and floral tributes may be sent to the family at www.memphisfuneralhome.net
Services
- Visitation Friday, November 16, 2012
- Funeral Service Saturday, November 17, 2012
REMEMBERING
Mr. Kenny C. Williamson
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RECEIVE UPDATESLinda Parker
September 6, 2013
God bless Teresa and Kendra. Last month was full of memories. Kendra misses her Dad very much. He would be so proud of her. She has made the national honor roll. Kenny loved his family but with hs job he never had much time to spend with them. He fought the good fight and tried to fill in the blanks.
Kim Williamson
December 13, 2012
My father was definitely one of a kind. You either loved him or you didn't, and which ever it was he was fine with that. Among many things I will miss his gravely voice and the way he called my name "Sarge" - In all his humaness I will always remember him as a "Good Man" and an awesome Grandfather to my son. Miss you Dad!
Sandy Bright
December 1, 2012
Eggman you will always be missed. Love you!!! Rest in peace
Sandy (Mack Brown)
Lorraine Lewis
November 21, 2012
"My Deepest Condolence to the Williamson Family".
Sandi Haithcox(Barfield)
November 20, 2012
May God bless your family at this time. I attended Laurinburg Institute with Kenny. I will always remember how funny and cheerful he was. May he rest in peace.
November 19, 2012
"My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Williamson family. You left us with so many great memories . You were a man's man always ready share your human resources in the spirit of Each One Teach One. R.I.P."
Arnold Melrose (Mt. Vernon, NY)
November 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Harris
November 19, 2012
I have lost a true friend. Kenny was more than a brother to me. Loved him. RIP.
BarBara Stinson
November 19, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debbie Parker
November 19, 2012
My deepeset condolences go out to the Williamson family! Eggman has been a part of my family for the past 31ys of my life, startting at Iona College! He was like a friend and advisor. He was like a father figure to Steve Burtt Sr and and grandfather figure to my son Steven Burtt Jr! Kenny (Eggman), you will forever be missed.
Sincerely
Debbie Parker & Family (Harlem NY / CLT NC)
Tommy Adams
November 19, 2012
To the Williamson family:
Kenny's inspiration, wit and honesty will live on in all that he touched. He made everyone feel important. Whenever we miss him, we have a life time of cherished memories that will carry us through. He was a true lifelong friend. He will continue to look out for us.
Joyce Jackson
November 18, 2012
Eggman, my brother, my friend...you were a big brother to me "back in the day" and I will forever love you...RIP....
L'Tanya Wheeler Williamson
November 17, 2012
Nicole and family, I am saddened by your loss, and send my deepest sympathy your way. Always remember that good, sweet memories will sustain you; bring tears to your eyes and make you laugh uncontrollably. Let both emotions flow and you will find joy in the tomorrows on the horizon. My family and I are grateful for our season in Kenny's life.
Byron Irvin
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Williams family. I just wanted the family to know Egg was one of the best and hardest working people in this business. He was such a good person and had a good heart. He was good friends with my Dad. When I got in this business he told me if I ever needed advice or anything he said call Egg man. My Dad was right he was there every time. God just got a great talent evaluator and mentor in Heaven to help him. Thanks EGG God Bless from Byron Irvin and the Irvin Family.
Edward T Boone
November 16, 2012
From the third brother Mom I am here Nicole you know the other old mind to the young mind and the girls I'm here any
time just call if you need me :) LOVE BUTCH
Carrie Peyton
November 16, 2012
May Our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen your family for the difficult days ahead. Please know that Love Never Fails and we will see him again.This comes to you from us with Love, Peace and Sympathy.
The Peyton family
Keesha White-Brown
November 16, 2012
Our family extends their love, support and sympathy during these difficult times. May God send the comforter to you and know we are here for you.
Keesha and John Brown
LASHAUNE STITT-CLEMONS
November 16, 2012
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Carrie Peyton
November 16, 2012
To the Williamson Family,
It is my deepest sympathy that I express to you all today. Kenny was a man who determined his own destiny. May he rest in peace and know that love never fails, it lives on forever.
November 16, 2012
NICOLE, I GOT YOUR BACK
MS. MARY
Walter Person
November 16, 2012
I will lift the Williamson family up in my prayers during this time.
November 16, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Williamson family. I will remember "Eggman" with fond memories, of all the goodtimes we shared as teenagers. Our friendship has endured over 50 years and he will be missed.
Rod Butler
Leesburg, FL
Yevette Hughes
November 16, 2012
My prayers are with Nicole and the family during this transitioning period. Kenny was a Great man with a BIG HEART with a BIG SMILE! He will be miss. No more suffering, in God we trust.
Eddie Mims
November 16, 2012
To the Williamson Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories and may you find great comfort while reflecting on the life you shared with Kenny. We were classmates at Laurinburg Institute.
Leonard Ellerbe. ( howdy doody )
November 16, 2012
To the Williamson family my heart is saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father Kenny. My prayers are with you at this time. I went to Laurinburg Institute with Kenny and he was a beautiful person. May GOD guide you through this difficult time in your life.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Mike & Tricia Suggs Macklin
November 16, 2012
Nicole our prayers are with you and the family.I know it seems hard and your heart heavy,but remember earth has no sorrows that heaven can't heal, and weeping may endure for a night but JOY will come in the morning. Love you We are here for ya...
Toni Murray
November 15, 2012
"Those we have deeply loved live on in our hearts forever. May God's peace, coupled with sweet memories and gentle time bring the Williamson Family comfort. My sister Patricia (Prissie) Murray and I were classmates with Kenny at LNII."
Norman Fields
November 15, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Williamson Family. Kenny was a great individual, competitor, and classmate at Samuel Gompers High School. He will always be remembered.
Angela Lackland
November 15, 2012
My condolences goes out to Mrs Nicole Williamson and the entire Williamson family may GOD continue to bless the family
Angela Lackland
November 15, 2012
My condolences goes out to Mrs Nicole Williamson and the entire Williamson family may GOD continue to bless the family
Angela Lackland
November 15, 2012
My condolences goes out to Mrs Nicole Williamson and the entire Williamson family may GOD continue to bless the family
Deborah Bryant Salisbury
November 15, 2012
I grieve the lost of my friend Kenny. Our friendship goes back to our school days at LNII and has grown thru the years. I will miss my brother/my friend. Your quick wit and great sence of humor will remain in my thoughts forever. Knowing that our daughters continue to carry the torch of friendship is gradifying.
Deborah Bryant Salsbury
November 15, 2012
I grieve the lost of my friend Kenny. Our friendship goes back to our school days at LNII and has grown thru the years. I will miss my brother/my friend. Your quick wit and great sence of humor will remain in my thoughts forever. Knowing that our daughters continue to carry the torch of friendship is gradifying.
Deborah Bryant Salisbury
November 15, 2012
It is with heart felt sorrow that I send this mesage. Kenny & I's friendship goes back to our days @ LNII and continued to grow thru all these years. I'll miss my brother/friend but will always have fond memories to draw from. Your quick wit and sence of humor will remain in my thoughts.
November 15, 2012
Served under Coach Williamson at Iona College. A truly wonderful and valuable experience. A favorite of the Callahan Family (including my parents and siblings). Eggman was a legend at Iona College and in NYC basketball circles. Truly one in a million. May God be with his family during this difficult time. There's "no question" that Kenny is now the General Manager of Heaven.
Kevin Callahan --- Montville, NJ
Connnie Murray
November 15, 2012
Keeping you in my prayers.
Phyliss Stewart-Thompson
November 15, 2012
My condolence to the Williamson Family. May your hearts soon fill with joyous memories and love for he was a great man/husband/father.
Kenny Williamson
November 15, 2012
Beverly Epps
November 15, 2012
Beverly (Council) Epps Laurinburg Institute class of 1969
November 15, 2012
Kenny you will be missed but you will always be in our Hearts and in our prayers you were a true friend in high school and in life,God truly has an angel.
Shelli Hayes,Richmond,VA
sherman edmiston
November 14, 2012
To my friend. I pray for your eternal happiness and peaceful repose. my heartfelt condolances to your family.
Sandra Stewart-Harley
November 14, 2012
My prayers are with the family of Kenny as they reflect on the good times and happines you shared with him. He was my classmate at Laurinburg Institute.
Lawrence Watts
November 14, 2012
My deepest condolence to the Williamson Family. May your hearts soon fill with joyous memories.
Beverly Battle
November 14, 2012
It truly saddened my heart to hear of the death of my high school friend, Kenny. We attended Laurinburg Institute together and I will always remember him as being kind and supportive to those who knew him. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with the family.
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