Auburn chaplain drowns in boating accident
12/16/2024
Longtime Auburn football chaplain Rev. Chette Williams tragically died Sunday in an accident on Lake Martin. Williams fell off his boat exiting to the dock on Sunday evening and his body was found around an hour and a half later.
There has been an outpouring of support and emotion from former Auburn players, fans, and alumni on social media following the sudden death.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Auburn football player and longtime team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams. He made a profound impact on countless people during his 26 years with our program. Brother Chette will be greatly missed 🙏
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— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) December 16, 2024
Chette Williams was the voice so many us had to have in times of need. He single handedly changed that football facility when he arrived. Rest easy Brother Chette. I hope you experience the peace and comfort you brought so many others on this Earth. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ktshcc3bFW
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) December 16, 2024
Heartbroken to hear the news about Chette Williams. Brother Chette was a remarkable man who led hundreds of young people to the Lord through the years. He was the architect of the 2004 Hard Fighting Soldiers theme that turned into a national movement. His leadership has been a… pic.twitter.com/Qwr7excMZe
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) December 16, 2024
Brother Chette Williams will leave a lasting legacy on The Plains. A kind, compassionate soul gone too soon. Auburn lost a great one today but his spirit will live on. I’m absolutely certain of that.
War Eagle Forever, Rev! 🙏pic.twitter.com/s9pMHAwYlm
— pablo escobarner (blue check) (@PabloEscoburner) December 16, 2024
Perhaps no one has had a bigger impact on all the young men of Auburn Football than Brother Chette Williams, who served as team chaplain for over two decades #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/cdMkJEklE2
— Power of Dixieland (@PwrofDixieland) December 16, 2024
Williams played for Auburn from 1982 to 1984 and had been the team chaplain since 1999. He had just finished his 26th season at the position with the football team. He’s also been the on campus director of the Fellowship of Student Athletes as well.
There’s no word yet on when the funeral will be.
