<div>I'm James Donaldson, Gus Williams' former Seattle Supersonic teammate and friend for over 40 years.

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<div>I've been working closely with Gus' family over the last 2 - 3 years. I have been in touch with Gus throughout most of this terrible journey and did a FaceTime with him every couple of months or so.

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<div>His family asked me to be their spokesperson for them on the West coast and in the Pacific Northwest. And, they also asked me to create this GoFundMe and be the administrator for it. I'm more than happy to do so.

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<div>Gus (10/10/1953 - 01-15-2025) became seriously ill 5 years ago after suffering a stroke, and then being beset with pneumonia and meningitis. He has spent the last 5 years, flat on his back and bravely battling this terrible misfortune. He fought a good fight, but alas, it just became too much to overcome.

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<div>He was one of the very best and one of the most beloved NBA players of his time and an NBA World Champion with the Seattle Supersonics in 1979.

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<div>No one will ever forget "The Wizard" and his unique way of tying his shoe laces on the back of his ankles instead of the front.

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<div>He was gregarious, funny, always upbeat and very charitable with his time and money. Plus he was always friendly with the fans and they loved him in return.

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<div>Super fast and super quick on the court. Could stop on a dime and outrun everyone out there. With a deadly jump shop to boot.

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<div>Gus was one of a kind!

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<div>Gus spent his last years in a skilled nursing home in Maryland and the family wants to transport his body from Maryland back to Mt. Vernon. NY, Gus' hometown, so that he can have a decent funeral and his 100 year old mother and other family members can visit his gravesite.

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<div>Gus' brother, Ray Williams was also an NBA player and passed of prostate cancer on March 22, 2013 and Gus will be buried next to him in Mt. Vernon. Their mother and the rest of the family would like nothing better than to be able to visit the sites of their dearly departed loved ones.

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<div>Gus’ younger brother, David Williams, is the beneficiary of this GoFundMe campaign. He is making all of the arrangements for the memorial and funeral services.
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<div>Gus was just nominated for the NBA Hall of Fame in December 2024, and hopefully will garner enough votes to be posthumously inducted in the fall of 2025.

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<div>What a guy! What a life! What a player and what a very special person!

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<div>Please consider contributing to our efforts to send Gus back home in the class and style he deserves! Contributions are collected by GoFundMe which are then sent directly to the Williams family account every 2 - 3 days for the stated purposes. 

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<div>The funds raised with this fundraiser will be used for those purposes.

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