Willie Washington Legacy at Benedict College | Columbia News

Willie Washington, the legendary 79-year-old athletic director at Benedict College for nearly 40 years, passed away Monday — transforming the school’s program from NAIA to a Division II powerhouse. His funeral will feature a celebration of life on September 9th at First Nazareth Baptist Church, followed by burial and a reception at the college campus. Loved ones remember him as a deeply compassionate leader who built lasting relationships. Send condolences via flowers to Palmer Memorial Chapel in Columbia. His legacy at Benedict will endure for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/249dff081cc7a72e