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August 07, 2007 - 04:14 PM
On behalf of myself, a proud Wake mom, and my two Wake graduate sons, Blake 02 and Britt 04, please accept our deepest apologies. We will see Coach Prosser's smiling and energetic face in the Demon Deacon gym forever. With love from our entire family to yours.
— Peg Hamilton
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August 07, 2007 - 04:08 PM
I was as tremendously distraught to hear the news of Skip's passing as I was exhilarated by his success, ethic, and attitude. Deepest sympathies to the Prossers, coaches, players, and the rest of the WFU family.
— Steve Gurganus '80
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August 07, 2007 - 04:00 PM
A great man who stood for all which is right in the world. He will be missed greatly. Prayers continue to go out to his family and the Wake Forest Community.
— Bo Jones '86
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August 07, 2007 - 03:57 PM
Coach Prosser took us to #1 for the first and only time in the storied history of Wake Forest basketball. Later when we suffered a last place ACC regular season finish, he exhibited the same class and character as when we were on top of it all. He was a wonderful example to all young people, and he is sorely missed. Deepest sympathy to the Prosser family
— David Norman '79
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August 07, 2007 - 03:55 PM
Nancy...we just can't imagine Wake's BB season without Skip...the times I got to stop and "chat" with Skip was always at the Final-4's where I would aways tell him I have been so many times and never seen a "Deacon yet" and he would always say "we're trying and that's our goal" and then he would grin and have that smile of his...I will be thinking of you for a long time...and meeting Skip's mom at this years ACC tourney was also very special..Skip told me "she was a trip!!! she wanted cable to get more of Wake's BB games!!!We know you will always be a "Deacon" and will hopefully fell welcome to come see the "DEAC"S".... C.C. Pharr '63
— C.C. Pharr
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August 07, 2007 - 03:45 PM
The week end of Father's day in June, I surprised my son(Jim Wuwert Grad School '99) by arriving in Winston-Salem for the week end. My daughter in law took me to the center where the Prosser Father-Son basketball camp was about to end. Coach Prosser, many of his players and assistants stayed to chat with all the participants. It was a grand time for all. We had our picture taken with Skip and today it is displayed in honored glory in my living room. Such a unique shock to hear of his sudden departure from the Wake Forest Family. A loss beyond words to describe.
I have learned in life that oft times heroes get remembered, but I've also learned, that legends never die. I believe that to be true of Coach Prosser. We miss you Coach.
Deepest and most respectful sympathy to the Prosser Family.
— Vince Wuwert
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August 07, 2007 - 03:37 PM
He brought us such joy! We send our love and prayers to the family!
— Kathleen and Mac Hodgson
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August 07, 2007 - 03:27 PM
My heart goes out to the Prosser family, as well as fellow members of the Wake Forest community. Coach Prosser was a great basketball coach, but more importantly, he was a great role model for Wake Forest. I worked in the athletic department for the past four years, and the remarkable thing about Coach Prosser was that he made an effort to get to know students, and to always smile and say hello in passing. I am deeply sadded by this loss, as I know there is no one who could replace Coach both on the court and in the place that we all hold for him in our hearts.
He will be greatly missed.
— Kate Porter '07
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August 07, 2007 - 03:25 PM
Thanks for sharing Skip with the Wake Forest community for the past few years. I hope this time was as rewarding spiritually and emotionally for all of you has it was for all of us. The good that Coach brought to the Wake Forest family, the Winston-Salem community and Demon Deacon basketball will never be forgotten. God bless you all.
— Christopher Taylor, 1992/97
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August 07, 2007 - 03:19 PM
As a Wake Alum ( class on'67 ) my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. I've only known Coach through Wake games on TV.
Being a high school coach and basketball referee myself, there are many nights away from home and family that we can never get back, and times like this make that fact hit home. Thanks for 'sharing' Skip with us. He was a true ambassador of Wake Forest University.
— Joe Shaw '67
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August 07, 2007 - 03:12 PM
Nancy, Please accept my deepest sympathies. Having known your father for the past 5+ years, I was always excited to talk w/him before the bball seasons started to get Skip's take on Wake and the ACC. Your dad has become a friend and the news of Skip's passsing was a crushing blow to all who knew Skip or knew of him. I had the pleasure of meeting Skip a few years ago at a home game and he was a true gentleman and will always be known as "One of the Best". He is and will be forever missed. Your father and I morn your loss. May God comfort and bless your family in the days to come.
— Robb Hill
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August 07, 2007 - 03:12 PM
Peace and grace to you.
— Mahon Smith '71
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August 07, 2007 - 03:09 PM
Coach Prosser set a high standard and was an example of what a college coach should be. He will be missed.
— Michael David Bland
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August 07, 2007 - 03:04 PM
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Coach Prosser. My thoughts and prayers are with his family members. He was much more than a wonderful basketball coach. He was an excellent representative of Wake Forest and the ACC. I have fond memories of Coach Prosser quoting famous writers and poets as he answered questions about basketball. He will be greatly missed.
— John Mori '85
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August 07, 2007 - 03:03 PM
It was my junior year at Wake. We climbed off the band bus after a rather impressive win over some menacing rival, and en masse, we headed for the Quad to join in the toilet-papering revelry. With hundreds of yards of clean paper wasted a few moments later, we all started hearing shouts that "Skip was coming!" The crowd surrounded one of the round-abouts on the side of the Quad, and, as promised, a fancy looking sedan pulled up and out climbed Coach Prosser. Not a terribly young man, we were surprised to see him climb up on the brick wall with seeming ease. A hush fell over us hundreds of students, and Skip proclaimed "This is what college basketball is all about!" The crowd went wild, and we realized we had ourselves quite a coach.
To the Prosser family, thanks for sharing him with us. He shall certainly be missed even by those of us who barely knew him.
— Daniel McGinley, 2004
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August 07, 2007 - 02:59 PM
College sports lost a great leader and mentor with Coach Prosser's passing. He will certainly be missed.
— Rob Richter '04
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August 07, 2007 - 02:58 PM
As a former high school coach I had the pleasure of working Skip's summer camps for three years. I've never known another high major coach who was so personable and down to earth. Skip was a tremendous person and a great coach. He will be sorely missed
— Carey Clarke
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August 07, 2007 - 02:56 PM
My condolences to the Proesser family because while we lost a terrific basketball coach and school representative, I can only imagine how it must be without him bursting through the front door and shouting "Honey I'm Home"!
— Gary Hinebaugh
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August 07, 2007 - 02:52 PM
As a Wake alum, some of my favorite memories are of cheering the Deacs on at the Joel and seeing Coach Prosser so obviously in his element. My prayers are with his family and friends. He will be missed.
— Jessica Sheets
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August 07, 2007 - 02:48 PM
Dear Coach Prosser, we will dearly miss your winning spirit, your high ethical standards on and off the court and your
love for Wake Forest. Thank you for taking us to some of our greatest heights wbile still holding to our cherished values. You have honored the game, the players and the fans.
We mourn with your family and pray for their comfort and strength in the difficult months ahead. We will forever hold you in our highest regard and praise God for your life.
— Richard Rardin '71
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August 07, 2007 - 02:43 PM
My family and I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Skip on several occasions. The Lord has received a loving and kind servant. We will miss you deeply and our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Wake Forest University is better for having known you!
— Lauren Dilthey Sink
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August 07, 2007 - 02:43 PM
As a Wake Forest alum and the father of three current WFU students, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to you, Coach Prosser's family. We have lost a valued member of the University's family, but that loss is insignificant when compared with your personal loss. While nothing can completely soothe the wound left by his loss, please be comforted by the knowledge that your husband and father mattered so much to so many, and be assured his faith will see you together again.
— Tom Davis
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August 07, 2007 - 02:40 PM
The character of Coach Prosser seemed to resemble the high quality of men and women that have been proud to be a part of the fabric of Wake Forest. As a history major, I enjoyed his references to notable personalities and events. My sympathy to his family.
— Mary Irvin Steele,\
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August 07, 2007 - 02:40 PM
As an alumni (class of 64) I have shared in the enthusiasm that your husband/father has brought to basketball at Wake. My deepest sympathies and prayers for strength are sent your way.
— Nancy Robb Cope
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August 07, 2007 - 02:37 PM
Skip Prosser represented all that college athletics should be. He will be remembered.
— Steve Miller
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August 07, 2007 - 02:31 PM
Coach Prosser was much loved and is much missed. He represented the ideals of Pro Humanitate both on and off the field.
— Wade Murphy
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August 07, 2007 - 02:28 PM
As avid Deacon Hoops fans who commute 320 miles round trip for "home games", my wife and I will surely miss Skip's post game comments - his wit,candor and passion were always worth waiting for even though we knew it meant getting home at 2:00am after a late game. But, as many have said,it's the little things that we'll remember about Skip - like the time he chatted up my Dad like an old friend while waiting for a delayed flight in the Philly airport. Priceless.
— Bob Ryan
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August 07, 2007 - 02:26 PM
As a lifelong Deacon fan, I appreciated the enthusiasm, integrity and coaching skills he brought to our school. We are thankful for the time he spent at Wake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Anne Northington Mathias
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August 07, 2007 - 02:24 PM
Fair winds and following seas, Coach. You were a class act, and you will be sorely missed.
— Moye Cozart
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August 07, 2007 - 02:22 PM
Upon heading to my first WFU game under Coach Prosser's lead, I took a moment before I walked through the doors at
The Joel to recall what the atmosphere was like during my days at Wake before I graduated in 1996. Upon entering the building I felt an almost tangible level of energy in the air - when the team hit the court for introductions, that energy became alive, as did the building itself. Never before had The Joel been so alive, so powerful, so confident - to me, that is Skip Prosser and that's how he lived his life...a testament to how we should live ours.
— Robert Gefaell '96
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