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Legendary DeKalb football coach William 'Buck' Godfrey passes away
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· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway William "Buck" Godfrey, a former coach at Southwest DeKalb High School, has died.
A well-known figure in DeKalb football has passed away. William "Buck" Godfrey, a former coach at Southwest DeKalb High School, has died. The news of his death was shared on social media over the weekend.
Details about his passing are limited, but multiple social media posts confirmed the news. For those looking for more information, further details are available from the source. The community is likely to be impacted by the loss of Coach Godfrey, given his legendary status in DeKalb football.
However, no additional information is available at this time.
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Published: August 2, 2026 ·
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