Billy 'Bubba' Frank Broxson was born November 25, 1939, in Daleville, Alabama. He graduated from Geneva County High School in Hartford, AL, in 1957. He earned his B.S. at Auburn University in the summer of 1961.

He began his coaching career at Carrall High School in Ozark, Alabama. From there he went to take a teaching/coaching job at Pinecrest High School in Lithia. There, he met and married Sarah Katherine Hill. (Kaye) They were married 25 years until her death in 1988.

Broxson coached at Immokalee, Naples, Lely and Barron Collier High Schools compiling a record of 103-47-6 over 3 decades. He served as Barron Collier’s athletic director for 15 years and as a NHS administrator, including Dean of Students for his final 7 years before retiring in 2004.

In 2000, Tom Rife and The Naples Daily News created the Broxson Trophy. Named after the coach, it has been awarded every season to Collier County’s best all round football player.

Some of his notable accolades being: The News-Press Coach of the Year (1966 and 1967), Certificate of Distinguished Service (1967), and Class 3A-District 12 Coach of the Year (1975).

His overall coaching record was 164-62-13.

Broxson will long be remembered by those who knew him for being more than just a football coach. He was a friend, mentor, and a role model. The boys describe him as their hero. And that he was. He was a wonderful grandpa to a big blended family. He loved everyone.

Broxson passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Fortson, Georgia, on Tues., November 14, 2023.