Dr. Bishop Joscelyn Amroy Williams

1935 - 2023

Bishop Dr. Joscelyn Amroy Williams was born December 25th, 1935 in Riverhead, Westmoreland, Jamaica. He was raised by his mother due to his father being deceased before his birth. He was born 7 months premature, weighed 3 lbs., and could be held in the palm of his mother's one hand. He was the 6th of six children, 4 boys and 2 girls. He was adopted at the age of 5 yrs. old by his great uncle. He accepted the Lord as his Savior at 18 years old. He migrated to England at 21 years old and was baptized in England at the Elim Pentecostal Church. He met the love of his life "Norm" in June 1960, and they were married in 1962. He worked at Sanky's Steel Company and the Rolls Royce Car Maker as a trained car painter. Upon the leading of the Holy Spirit, he enrolled as a student at the Ebenezer Bible Institute in Birmingham, England, from 1967-1969 and received his Diploma in Theology. At the same time, he pastored the Crewe, New Testament Church of God Church in Crew, Cheshire where he labored and the church became debt free under his leadership. His lovely daughter migrated to England to live with her new parents in 1970 at 6 ½ years of age. Bishop Dr. Joscelyn Amroy Williams served as Senior pastor of the New Testament Church of God in Crew, Cheshire, England from 1969-1973 and served as a member of the National Youth and Christian Education Board. He and his family migrated to the United States of America in 1973. From 1973 – 1975 he attended North West Bible College in Minot, North Dakota where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Education with High honors and as valedictorian of his class. He was also cited in "Who's Who Amongst Students in American Universities and Colleges" distinction in 1974-1975. While at North West Bible College, he served as the Senior Pastor of the Dunseith Church of God in North Dakota from 1973-1975. Leaving Dunseith, he became the Senior Pastor of the Sioux Falls Church of God in South Dakota, and served as District Overseer and member of the State Youth Board from 1976-1979. He and his family migrated to Liberia, West Africa in December, 1979. He was appointed Educational Director and became the Principal of the Ebenezer Theological Institute in Liberia. His co-laborer on the Mission field Professor Avril Livingstone worked arduously beside him in the ministry and bible school as an instructor. He was also appointed as the Senior Pastor for the Headquarters Church of God in Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa (1979-1981). He was also appointed as National Overseer of Liberia, West Africa for the Church of God from 1982-1991. In 1986 while yet serving on the West Africa Mission field, he earned his Master of Arts in Christian Education and then in 1990 respectively he received his 2nd Master of Arts of Divinity Degree from the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. He served as Missionary for the Africa Missions work for 11.5 years before returning to America due to a civil war and military coupe. In 1991 – 1995 he attended Oral Roberts University where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He Also served as Student Mission Club Vice President. On his return to America, he pastored the Evanston New Testament Church of God in Illinois from 1991-1999. He served as a member of the Regional Board, Ministerial Examining Board, and chairperson of the Regional Missions Board for the Church of God in Southern New England. He served as a member of the International Black Ministry Board from 1998-2006. In addition to his pastoral duties, he served as a member of the State Board, member of the Ministerial Examining Board and chairperson of the State Missions Board for the Church of God in the Great Lakes Region. Bishop Dr. Joscelyn Amroy Williams final assignment was serving as the Senior Pastor of the Blue Hills New Testament Church of God in Hartford, Connecticut where he resided with his wife, First Lady Norma from 1999-2012. With a vision from the Lord 1n 2009, he had a dream to build a larger sanctuary with adequate accommodations for worship and parking, for the people of God and the Lord led him to purchase 25 acres of land in the Bloomfield area and the Rehoboth Sanctuary and campus was built. Doctor Bishop Dr. Joycelyn Amroy Williams retired in 2012 and lived in Palm Bay Florida, where he actively assisted in ministry with the Glory Bound Church of God through teaching Bible study, visitation to sick congregants and other ministry tasks as needed. He truly served as a true soldier until the end. He remained Pastor Emeritus of the Rehoboth Church of God in Connecticut until his passing. Bishop Dr. Joscelyn Amroy Williams transitioned this life on Saturday, October 14, 2023. His 5 siblings all proceeded him in death. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife First Lady Norma of 61 years. His daughter Dr. Sharon & Pastor Donovan Jones Sr, (son-2-love), his adopted son Adolphus, Liberia, West Africa, 4 grandchildren, J'eannine & Jordan(spouse), Donovan Jr & Aleah(spouse), David & DeAngelina (spouse), D'anthony & Victoria (spouse), 5 great-grandchildren, Donovan Lamont, Mia, Olevia, Caleb and Jenae. His Sister-in-law- Ruby, Niece Leesorn (Telford, Shropshire, England, His care taker TashaLee & Pauline both from Jamaica, Basil & Marcella, Keith & Hazel, Ken & Rose, Grace & James, Marian & Basil, Mark & Marcia, and a host of relatives, friends and well-wishers. His family will receive on Friday, November 3, 1-5 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 5 p.m., at the Rehoboth Church of God, 1170 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield. His family will also receive relatives and friends on Saturday, November 4, 9-10 a.m., followed by a Homegoing Service at 10 a.m., at the Rehoboth Church of God, Bloomfield. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery Mausoleum, Bloomfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Senior Home of Rehoboth Church of God, 1170 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002. Bishop Dr. Joscelyn A. Williams' family has entrusted the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home in Windsor with the arrangements. For online condolences and to view the services live or after, Saturday, November 4th at 10 a.m., please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.