07/29/12 - NNHS Newsletter - Grayson Williams
Franklin Grayson Williams
(28 Feb 1924 - 26 July 2012)
Newport News High School Class of February 1943
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07/29/12 - NNHS Newsletter - Grayson Williams
Franklin Grayson Williams Newport News High School Class of February 1943 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Grayson Williams, Class of February 1943, passed away
at his home in Yorktown on Thursday, July 26, 2012,
at the age of 88.
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA -
07/30/12 -"
F. Grayson Williams (Class of Feb 1943) Obit.":
| Hello Carol,
7-30-12 The obit. of F. Grayson Williams, NNHS Class of Feb. 1943. appears in today's Daily Press. He was the mystery man described in NLs 1-23-10 and 1-18-10. Nostalgic best wishes, Fred ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fred W. Field Loma Linda & Fullerton, CA fwfield@juno.com
Thank
you
so much,
Fred. You have my sincerest sympathies on the passing
of your friend.
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From the Daily Press - 07/29/12:
F. Grayson Williams
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YORKTOWN - F.
Grayson Williams, 88, of Yorktown, Va., died peacefully at home on July 26,
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Grayson was a man who embraced
life, enjoyed the simple things, loved his family, friends and career as an
educator and coach. He loved to engage people he met; share stories and listen
to theirs. His heart was as big as his presence and he will be missed by those
he touched.
Published in the Daily Press from July 29 to July 30, 2012. (There were
originally 36 Entries in the Guest Book; most were unfortunately lost.) |
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July 29, 2012 Grayson Williams gave everyone "his heart and soul." He..... ~ Betty Watson
To Nancy and all the family, I am so
sorry for your loss.....
To say I am blessed to
have had you as my uncle, teacher.....
~ Laurie Artman
Beth, I will miss his
phone calls, sharing a joke, and what..... Beth, Mark, and family, My
deepest sympathy for the both of.....
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Williams family and their friends at this difficult time.
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA -
10/08/12 -"RE:
Grayson Williams (Class of Feb 1943) Obit.":
| Hello Carol, Mon. Oct. 8,
2012 I see that the Grayson Williams obit. is still "In Process." He was mentioned in the Robert Fulcher entry in 1-18-10. My response followed in 1-23-10 which also included some extract from the Feb. 1947 Anchor. If you wish, I can take another look at my Anchor and see if anything more can be gleaned. Fred ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fred W. Field Loma Linda & Fullerton, CA fwfield@juno.com
Thanks
for reassembling all the elements for me, Fred.
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Good evening, Carol, The other day I had an eye appointment and
was sitting in the waiting room waiting for my turn. I was sitting beside a
gentleman and we started talking and I found out that he graduated from NNHS
class of 42. His last name was Williams. I can't remember his first name. He
told me he played varsity football. After graduation he said he went into the
Marine Corps for three years and was stationed on the battleship Iowa and was in
the Pacific Theater during the war. After the war and sometime later he told me
he coached football at York High School, varsity and junior varsity, and loved
every minute of it. He has been a peninsula resident all his life. He was such a
nice fellow. A chance meeting and you find out we went to the same school. Mr.
Williams graduated before I was born. I just wanted to share this with you
From Robert Fulcher ('64) of VA -
01/17/10 - "
NNHS Grad Class of
1942":
That brief encounter made my day.
Robert Fulcher
Class of 1964
WOWZERONI! Thanks so much, Robert - what a great story!
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA - 01/21/10 -
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Robert Fulcher's
('64 - of VA) 1-18-10":
Joe Madagan's ('57
- of FL) home a couple of decades
later).
"This Newport News High School
Typhoon Squad will lose one of its most valuable players
when Grayson Williams graduates. He is credited with three
years' service on the Varsity, and is a three-year
letterman. His pleasing personality and cheerful
disposition are familiar to everyone of the players on the
team. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds."
I am glad to hear that Grayson is still around and living on
the Peninsula. I hope someone in NN is able to contact him
and let him know that his fame is perpetuated. And also
that the little kid from next door still has fond memories
of him.
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA -
10/11/12 -"More on
Grayson Williams (Class of Feb 1943)":
Hello Carol, Thu. Oct. 11, 2012
This from page 47 of the Feb. 1943 Anchor: GRADUATING TYPHOONERS Grayson Williams The NNHS Typhoon Squad will lose one of its most valuable players when Quarterback Grayson Williams graduates. He is credited with three year's service on the Varsity, and is a three-year letterman. His pleasing personality and cheerful disposition are familiar to everyone of the players on the team. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fred W. Field Loma Linda & Fullerton, CA fwfield@juno.com
Thank you so much,
Fred. Once again, you have my condolences.
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Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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