Reverend Dr. Kenneth C. Williams, Sr. passed away peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was married to Mrs. Mary W. Williams for 32 years.

Dr. Williams attended Eckerd College where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and later attended Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA. where he obtained a Master’s Degree and eventually acquired his Doctoral Degree.

Rev. Williams served faithfully as Pastor of Greater St. Mark AME Church for 5 years and pastored throughout the state of Georgia for 21 years. He also served as Chaplain for The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office for several years. He served as Director of The Board of Examiners S.W.G.A. Conference for A.M.E. Church for many years in addition to working for Sumter County DFCS Office in Americus, GA.

Dr. Williams was a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, as well as a dedicated member of The 4th Masonic District, Jacob Harrison Consistory #85, Electric City #322 (PHA), and C.L. Matthew 33rd Degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Anthony Wilson, Jr.; and three siblings.

Other than his wife he leaves to cherish his memories; his children, Kenneth C. Williams, Jr.(Judith), Lorisa Wilson Kargbo(Malik), Richard Williams, Ronald Williams, Leon Wilson(Jay), Hasim Williams, Hasan Williams, Lucrecia Williams; his siblings, Yvonne Hazziez, Phillip Washington(Annie), three special daughters-in-love, Tami Williams, Ashanti Williams, Takeshia Williams; 25 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Memorial Service for Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Williams, Sr. will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Evergreen Memorial Park, Rev. George A. Moore will be officiating The service will be live-streamed. (live link below)

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.