Willie Washington Legacy Lives On | Columbia News

Willie Washington, the visionary who transformed Benedict College athletics from a small NAIA program into a Division II powerhouse over 38 years, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a profound void. Celebrated at First Nazareth Baptist Church and honored on campus with heartfelt tributes, his legacy as an icon of leadership, mentorship, and community impact endures — shaping champions both on and off the field, and forever etching his name in the soul of Columbia. 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/2f317abb0adf3d01