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Funeral Service Set For Legendary Football Coach Carl Madison
March 8, 2024
Funeral services are set for Monday for legionardy high school football coash Carl Madison..
Madison passed away Sunday at age 93.
Madison had a career coaching record of 326-129-7, earning him the distinction of being number two on Florida’s all-time football coaching victories list. He was inducted as a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
In addition to winning a state title at Tate High School, he took the Pine Forest Eagles to two state championships in 1987 and 1988. The 1988 Eagle team was named as national champions by USA Today, and Madison earned the title of the National High School Football Coach of the Year. All in all, he coached at five different Florida High Schools including Ernest Ward, plus three out of state schools.
The football field at Tate bears the name “Carl Madion Field.”
For more about Madison and his career, click or tap here.
Funeral services for William Carl Mardison will be held Monday March 11, 2024, at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. with services beginning at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery on Scenic Highway. For the complete obituary, click here.
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When I was 12 yrs old Carl Madison taught me just w to swim ! We had one on one swim sessions at the Atmore Country Club where my parents were members and avid golfers ! I was embarrassed because I was 12 yrs old did not know how to swim !
Carl was very sweet and patient with me ! He gave me confidence that I could overcome my fear of the water ! In no time flat I was swimming abd to this day I thank Carl for his patience and encouragement to suppress my fears and he taught me his to do that! Years later when I knew him as an adult , my friend Linda Irwin and I wouid drive to Atmore and meet Carl andGrace for dinner ! These were good times! Went to events honoring Carl and his accomplishments ! He was a legend in his time and we
Loved him ! He will be missed by many !! Thank you Carl for being my teacher !! And thank you for being a mentor and an encourager for others !!
Dear Coach Madison,
We’re going to miss you! You exemplify the tuffness it takes to win and didn’t settle for less. Even when winning meant crawling up a tree to get a better view of our opponents practice or sending your coaches dressed up in a Coca Cola uniform at Leon to watch them practice! Well done!!! Haircuts?? Not so much at barbershop!!’
I enjoyed coaching with you and knowing you
And my teammates of 1973
# 7 Woody Barnes