Larry Ellis Williams

Larry Ellis Williams, Cocke County High School Principal, age 60, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at his home in Newport following a valiant battle against leukemia. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Larry was a Cocke County High Graduate and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from ETSU, his Master of Arts degree from Tusculum College, and his EdS from Lincoln Memorial University. His teaching career began at Parrottsville High School in 1972 transferring over to CCHS after the two schools were consolidated in the late 70's. In 2009 he was named CCHS principal and served in that capacity until his death on Tuesday. Over the years, he became well-known through Tennessee as a stellar coach. In 1985, he became CCHS's athletic director. Larry had received coach of year awards both in Football and Softball, and in 2009 he was named Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Tennessee. In December 2010 he was awarded the first ever IMAC (Inter Mountain Athletic Conference) and Lifetime Legend Award. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Williams; and grandson Ben Williams. He is survived by his wife Kimberly Williams of Newport; son Chad Williams and wife Buffy of Strawberry Plains; daughter, Cissy Woody and husband Frank (Ock) of White Pine; stepchildren, Haley, Lucas and Jacob Allen all of Newport; mother, Ima Kate Williams; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Jo Ann Williams ; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Larry Cody all of Newport; grandchildren, Emma Woody of White Pine, Leigha Woody of White Pine, Jack Williams of Strawberry Plains; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 8:00 pm Friday, March 11, 2011 in Cocke County High School Gymnasium, with Rev. Frank Bell, Joe Bell and Luke Bell officiating. Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at Cocke County High School prior to the funeral.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Education Foundation/Larry Williams Scholarship, in care of Cocke County Board of Education, 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.

Larry Ellis Williams

April 2, 1950 - March 8, 2011