5 days ago · Williams also oversaw Troy Football’s move from Division I-AA (FCS) to Division I-A (FBS). “Johnny was a real asset to Troy University during his tenure as athletic director,” Beard said. “He guided Troy from Division II to Division I-AA and completed the move to Division I, which was a tremendous boost for the university.

5 days ago · TROY, Ala. – Troy University and Troy Athletics lost a valuable member of its family on Tuesday, Feb. 4, with the passing of Troy University Sports Hall of Fame member and former Athletics Director Johnny Williams following a battle with leukemia.He was 68 years old. "Johnny Williams was the most positive person I have ever met, and his 'can-do' attitude was contagious," Troy Chancellor Dr ...

4 days ago · Johnny Williams helped establish the foundation we enjoy today. “In 2016, we inducted him into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, and following his retirement, he led the Central Alabama Sports Commission, and it was his leadership that brought college bowls to …

5 days ago · Johnny Williams, a former longtime Troy University athletic director and chancellor, passed away due to a year-long leukemia at 68 on February 4, 2025. His wife, Robin Libby Williams, stood by his side during his battle with leukemia, providing care and comfort until his …

4 days ago · "Johnny Williams was the most positive person I have ever met, and his 'can-do' attitude was contagious," Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., said. "I met Johnny in 1989; he was the defensive ...

6 days ago · Johnny Williams, former Troy athletics director and founder of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans Bowl, has died. He was 68. Williams’ death was first reported by River Region Sports on...

5 days ago · MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Former longtime Troy University athletic director and director of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans Bowl Johnny Williams has died after a battle with cancer.Williams was ...

4 days ago · Johnny Williams, who was the Executive Director of the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, has passed away at the age of 68. Williams had a career in athletics spanning 40 years and was the athletics director at Troy University and Alabama.

6 days ago · Johnny Williams, who helped transform the Capital City with his college football bowl game and connections to the sports world, passed away on Tuesday after a year-long battle with sancer.

5 days ago · TROY, Ala. - Many people in Alabama and around the nation are remembering a man who had a huge impact on the world of athletics.Johnny Williams died Tuesday after fighting a battle with leukemia ...