Marvin Williams began his athletic career at Whiteville High School where he averaged 25 points per game, playing center at 5-foot-9.  He was educated at Freed-Hardeman College, Bethel College and Murray State University.

In nearly 30 years of coaching, he has amassed an amazing record at the high school, junior college and senior college level.  His high school record stands at 757-217 and includes 16 district championships, eight regional crowns and two state championships.  With the exception of one year at McNairy Central, these years were spent at Bolivar Central High School.

On the college level, he spent six years at Jackson State Community College where his record stands at 103-20.  In 1981 his undefeated Lady Generals were regional champions and ranked third in the nation.  They set a national scoring record with 125 points in a game.  Williams also coached women's basketball for four years at Austin Peay State University.  In 1985, his team made it to the OVC playoffs.

At the time of his induction, Williams was the boys basketball coach at Bolivar High School.  Over the years he has garnered 25 coaching awards including seven "coach of the year" honors.