Former Auburn linebacker Chette Williams was in the process of planting a church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when he first met his future wife, Lakeba Hibbler, in the 90s.
At the time, while Chette Williams had just completed Master of Divinity, his now-wife Lakeba was studying at the Southern University. The two instantly clicked, started seeing each other, and eventually married after some time.
From their marriage, they welcomed three children: two daughters, Lauren and Caitlyn, and a son, Chette LaRue Williams Jr.
But among three, his son Chette Jr. is no longer alive now. He tragically lost his life at the age of 19 in 2019 in a DeKalb County gas station.
According to DeKalb County police, Chette’s teenage son tried to steal from the 32-year-old man, who was pumping gas, threatening him by pointing a firearm. But things didn’t go as Chette Jr. thought. Authorities said,
“The 32-year-old pulled out his own g*n, and when Williams fired, the man fired back, hitting Williams.”
Via Fox5 Atlanta News
Chette and Lakeba’s son was soon hospitalized, but doctors couldn’t survive him. His funeral service was organized at Lakeview Baptist Church.
Chette Williams’ wife, Lakeba, is a licensed psychotherapist!
Lakeba Williams, the wife of Chette Williams, has over 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
Beginning her career as a career counselor at Auburn University, Lakeba has garnered a lot of experience in the field. Over the years, she has worked as a Life Coach: New Year, New You, Licensed Professional Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist, and many more.
Not only that, but Lakeba has widened her professional horizons by working as a contributing author.
Eventually, in May 2012, she established Hope Counseling Centre, LLC (FHCC), committed to providing emotional and mental strength to her clients.
While Lakeba holds the director position at Fresh Hope Counseling Centre, her daughter Lauren Williams worked as a psychotherapist.
In addition to all this, the wife of Chette Williams is also the president of the Urban Trauma Awareness and Wellness Project, Inc.
In case you didn’t know
- Chette Williams’ wife, Lakeba, earned her bachelor’s in social work from the Sothern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge.
- She now has a doctorate in adult education from Auburn University.
- Chette Williams, an Auburn football team chaplain, is rumored to have passed away. Rumors started after the Twitter page of Power of Dixieland shared a post about his demise on December 16, 2024, but the confirmation has yet to come.
