Johnny Williams, a prominent figure in Alabama athletics, passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with leukemia. He held various roles in sports administration, including serving as athletics director at Troy University, senior associate athletic director at the University of Alabama, and founder of the Camellia Bowl (now the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl). Williams was known for his sports marketing expertise and his dedication to building college football programs.
Johnny Williams, former athletics director at Troy and executive director of Montgomery's IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, died Tuesday. He also worked for a time as senior associate athletics director at Alabama.Johnny Williams, former Troy athletics director and founder of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans Bowl, has died. He was 68.by River Region Sports on Wednesday.
During his time at Troy, Williams shepherded the Trojans’ football program through the transition from the FCS level to the FBS. Troy’s athletic teams won 28 conference championships during his tenure, including four in baseball and three each in football and men’s basketball. “I’ve always said this about Johnny, if you feel bad call Johnny, because he will brighten your day up. He is very positive and that is something that is paramount in this business. There was never a time that I went to him with an issue and he didn’t listen and try and satisfy what we thought our needs were.”
The following year, Williams founded the Camellia Bowl, a traditional college football postseason game played each year in Montgomery. The 11th edition of the game was played this past December at Cramton Bowl, with a new name and title sponsor — the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl.
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL TROY UNIVERSITY ALABAMA UNIVERSITY SALUTE TO VETERANS BOWL
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