It is with profound sorrow that New Horizon Family Health Services announces the passing of our Chief Operating Officer, Stephen P. Williams. Mr. Williams was a Greenville, SC native and a graduate of J.L. Mann High School. He went on to Wofford College where he would become a Benjamin Wofford Scholar and graduated cum laude. He would later receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. Williams joined the NHFHS Board of Directors in 2012 before transitioning to the role of COO in 2014.
As an attorney, Mr. Williams worked in a small general practice and has represented criminal defendants on death row before both the South Carolina and United States Supreme Court. He has also represented numerous not-for-profit charities and trade associations and has been a lobbyist for the South Carolina Medical Association. He has also practiced in a large law firm representing the Greenville Health System with a special interest in bioethics, human research, and end-of-life issues including care of the critically ill patient. Over the last thirty years, Mr. Williams has spoken at various medical conferences, hospital medical staff meetings, hospital association meetings, nurses’ meetings, revenue cycle management meetings, and health information meetings on a variety of medicolegal and business issues.
During his leisure time, Mr. Williams was happiest surrounded by music, eating good food, spending time with friends and family, and telling jokes or stories from his past. When he didn't have a guitar or drum stick in his hand, he was likely on the road behind the wheel of his vintage Porsche Carrera.
The loss of Mr. Williams leaves a great void within our organization and the local community. His decades of experience, wisdom, and compassion touched not only our organization, but everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him. We are deeply grateful for the years he shared with us and the lasting impact he leaves behind.
Those who wish to show support may send a memorial donation to Wofford College 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 - Office of Philanthropy in Honor of Stephen P. Williams to the Frank and Madeline Logan Scholarship Fund.
As we countdown to the opening of our newest medical office in Berea (8000 White Horse Road), NHFHS was honored to host two of our legislators in February for a tour of the new facility. The approx. 5,500 square foot facility will feature six exam rooms, laboratory, immunization area, and drive-thru pharmacy. Patients will have access to our complete array of medical services, delivered by compassionate medical providers and support staff - including medical interpreters and Spanish language liaisons.
We are grateful for continued bipartisan support of community health center priorities, initiatives, and funding. We thank U.S. Representative William Timmons and State Representative Patrick Haddon for making time to visit to meet with us.
The NHFHS Berea office is scheduled to open on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In January, NHFHS partnered with Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) for their annual Serve Day, which takes place around the MLK Holiday. Through this event, GTCHS students, faculty, and staff live out “The Warrior Way” and “Be the Good” by supporting local nonprofits and giving back in big ways.
We were honored to receive over 500 pounds of food that was sorted into ‘Pantry Boost Kits - which we distributed to partners like United Ministries and Root Cause, and to our patients in need.
We are truly grateful for our partnership with GTCHS and the values of community service they instill in their students.
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