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Edgar Williams Obituary
WILLIAMS, REV. DR. EDGAR L., SR.
Pastor for 45 years of the
Second New St. Paul Baptist Church.
Departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2003. Beloved and devoted husband of Gladys Weaver Williams; father of Edgar, Jr., Elizabeth Jackson, Ernestine Daugherty, Ossie Orange, Alphonso and Betty Williams. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Church family members include Second New St. Paul Baptist Church, Tougaloo Baptist Church of Seneca, SC and St. Paul Union Baptist Churc of Monrovia, West Africa. Dr. Williams will lie in state on Friday, December 12, from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. (memorial service from 6 to 9 p.m.) at Second New St. Paul Baptist Church, 2400 Franklin St. N.E., Washington, D.C., and on Saturday, December 13 from 7 a.m. until time of Homegoing Service at 10 a.m., Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to JOHN T. RHINES FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edgar Williams
Enid Hoff-David
December 28, 2003
My family and I extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Williams and family. I pray that God will continue to comfort you and grant you peace.
Darlene McGilberry
December 22, 2003
To the Williams Family and the Second New Saint Paul family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in the passing of Pastor Williams. I came to love and respect Pastor Williams through the fellowship between Second New St. Paul and the Wayne Avenue Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey. He will certainly be missed. He was a special friend to our Pastor and family as well as to our Church family. We know that the Lord will provide the strength you need endure.
God Bless all of you.
Clarence McCoy
December 19, 2003
To the Williams and 2nd New St. Paul Church Family:
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in the passing of the Rev. Dr. E. Williams. I attended school with Betty Williams and met Rev Williams through my late father, Rev James E. McCoy of the St. Paul Baptist Church. Rev Williams always had a friendly smile and something kind to say each time I had run into him. I know there are no words to say that will ease your sorrow at this time, but it's comforting to know that they that labor in the Lord shall find their joy in heaven. That death is just the vessel that carries us over to glory. May the Lord continue to bless the Williams family and the church. May you continue to hold on to God's unchanging hand and find strength in the days ahead in his love. God Bless.
Rev. Dr. Richard L. Reid
December 19, 2003
To Mrs. Williams and the Williams family, the Uplift Baptist Church and its Pastor Rev. Franklin J. Pollard sends their deepest condolences. I shall never forget the support that Dr. Williams provided me at the death of my fiance, Sandra "Coosie" Allen. We shall never forget those precious memories of a soldier gone on before us. You are truly gone but not forgotten.
God bless and keep you all!
Miranda Wingate
December 16, 2003
Dear Family, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say we love you and will remember pastor in the highest esteem. May God continue to bless you and keep you always. Hilda Miranda
Arnita Branch-Parham
December 15, 2003
To the Williams family. Pastor Williams and I had a special bond. I will never forget the times I spoke with him regarding my personal life and my spiritual life. I will never forget how he would encourgae me in what the Lord Jesus had called for me to do. I know it's hard to be without him in the physical eye, but he will always be with you in spirit. My children and I will always keep him in our heart. Sunday morning Alexander got up and sung a song about what a great Pastor he was.
Dayna Dixon
December 15, 2003
Pastor Williams... Granddaddy,
I will miss you terribly. I appreciate all of the support and motivation you gave me to attempt to conquer all that stood in my way to success. Family, I know that there's no way that I can help fill the void in your hearts. However, if there's anything you need, please never hesitate to ask. I love you...
Brenda Moseley
December 13, 2003
To the Williams Family,
I have not seen you all in quite a few years but, Rev. Williams had been like a second father to me during some of the troubled times in my life. I was deeply sadened to hear (today) of the passing of Rev. Williams. I am so sorry that I could not be there with you to pay my respects in person, but I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family in this time of your loss. May God continue to bless your family and keep you all strong.
Lucy Frink
December 12, 2003
We, the Frink family offer our condolences. We did not know Rev. WIlliams but my mother (Gladys Washington) tells me that he has been with my brother's churches on several occasion. Just continue to look to the hills from whench cometh thy help.
Berdella Keitt
December 12, 2003
To Sister Williams and family, I would like to wish you strength and comfort at this time. Pastor Williams was a very kind and devoted to the members of Second New St. Paul Baptist Church. He has been a great inspiration to me during my 35 years at SNSP. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Family, may fond memories soothe your spirit.
Sandra Thompson
December 12, 2003
Psalm 1:18; Oh give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.
To the family of Dr. Edgar L. Williams, Sr. You have my condolences in your time of grief. I will always remember the talks that Pastor and I shared together and him calling me his Georgia Peach.
Love,
Peaches
Alice Jones
December 12, 2003
My family and I would like to send sincere condolences to Pastor's William's family. I have been a member of Second New St. Paul for 38 years and his word has blessed my family and I for many years. I only pray that my words of sympathy sent to you from my family and I will help you during this time.
Pastor you will be greatly missed!!!!
Nurse Laura E. James
December 12, 2003
Dear Pastor Williams,
I enjoyed serving as one of your nurses for years. You always referred to me as your favorite nurse. May God Bless and take care of your family. I know that you are resting with your saviour now.
Gabrielle Adair
December 12, 2003
Grandpa,
Thank you for loving me, my sister Ashley and the youth of Second New St. Paul. I will miss you.
Brie
Tammi Adair
December 12, 2003
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal...
My prayers are extended to First Lady, Gladys Williams and the Williams family.
Memories of Pastor Williams will live in my heart forever. For he played such a major role in my life. He was not only my pastor, he was my friend! And, Friend you will be missed...
Sandra Thompson
December 12, 2003
Psalm 1:18; Oh give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.
To the family of Pastor Edgar L. Williams, Sr. You have my condolences in your time of grief. I will always remember the talks that Pastor and I shared, along with his guidance. I will miss him calling me his Georgia Peach.
Love,
Peaches
Phylis Harris
December 12, 2003
2 Corinthian 1:2-4
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
My prays and condolences are with you all in your time of need. Pastor always had an encouraging word for me. He was like my grandfather. I am in college partly because he, encouraged and believed in me and told me I could anything I put my mind to.
Wish I could be there for support, but I have finals. I will be there in spirit. I will support from here and continue to pray for you all's strength to make it through these hard days
Jacquelyn Humbles
December 12, 2003
Rev. Dr. Williams brought a church and a family closer together. You will be missed.
Levi and Mabel Chaplin
December 11, 2003
To The Williams Family and All Members of Second New Saint Paul Churches:
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you at the passing of your beloved family member and Pastor.
We have heard Reverend Williams preach and teach God's Word many times, and have applied his messages to situations in our lives. Mabel's grandfather, the late Reverend Edgecomb Alexander was an associate minister under the estimable leadership of Reverend Williams, and he spoke much love about his leader. Reverend Williams has done great things in the national and international arenas to help people see the love of our Living God in action. We are asking God to comfort you at this hour.
Sarah Duff
December 11, 2003
Sincerely sharing your great loss and extending deepest sympathy.
Costella Martin
December 11, 2003
With heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to in your sorrow.
Eursula David-Sherman
December 11, 2003
...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5
To the Williams Family: our prayers are with you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
E.Cosby, Eursula and the Sherman Family
Vivian Dixon
December 11, 2003
Dear Pastor, thank you for your guidance and your vision. You were a Shepherd among Shepherds. We will miss you. Family, at times like these, we always wonder why. God's word holds the answer. Be assured that as long as his spirit lives in your heart, he will always be near you. Yours in Christ, Vivian
gladoria young
December 11, 2003
To my SNSP family and Mother Williams:
For 27 years Rev. Williams has been MY pastor. He had always reflected the man that the Lord sent to be SNSP shepherd. I am very greatful to have had him as my pastor. He never sugar-coated the word, if you had some issues about something he always would say lets pray about that first.(and) Give it to the Lord, and take it to the Lord in prayer.
Mother, keep the faith, and weep if you will because tears will soon turn to joy in the morning. I love you and the family.
Sister Gladoria & Frances
Janet Williams
December 11, 2003
Rev. Williams will always be remembered in my life and family as a true pastor. He had a heart for his people and I loved him for that. I grew up in Second New St. Paul and my mother, grandmother, sisters, brother, aunts and uncles all loved going to church there. Even when we moved on to other churches, he still was always there for us with love and support, and I thank God for him.
Geneva Stokes
December 11, 2003
My sincere condolences to the Williams Family.
Cynthia Graham
December 11, 2003
My family and I extend sincere condolences to Pastor's family. We pray God's love, together with the love and prayers of others will comfort you during this time. We rejoice with the Angels in the homecoming celebration for Pastor Williams. Serving under this tenure for more than 18 years will always be a part of my history.
Love and prayers,
Cynthia
Elsie & Christopher Akinbobola
December 11, 2003
Pastor Williams is in a place where he has spent his entire life trying to make sure other people get to:HEAVEN. He will surely be missed but he has touched the lives of some many people both young and old in a postive manner. He will be missed but not forgotten.
May god continue to bless the family and the church.
Cleopatra Smith
December 11, 2003
Let not your heart be trouble, ye believe in God believe also in me. In my father's house there are many masions; if it were not so I would have told you.
Pastor, I shall miss you, however I know your strong spirit shall always remain at Second New St. Paul and will always be felt by the members. I thank you for 27 years of fatherly love and guidance I received from you under your pastorship.
My condolences, love and prayers to the Williams Family and want you to know I'm proud to be a member of the Second New St. Paul Family and am blessed to have known someone as great as Pastor Williams.
Much Love,
Cleopatra
Valerie Talbert
December 11, 2003
Pastor Williams,
A devoted, caring and wise man.
Thanking you for your many years of great leadership.
You will never be forgotten.
Centra Johnson
December 11, 2003
To the Williams family please accept my condolences in the lost of your loved one. I was once a member there for ten years and it was through Rev. Williams preachings that I turned my life over to Christ. There are no words I can share with you that will ease your pain. Remember he has gone home to be with his heavenly father. He was a faithful servant for so many years now God has called him home to serve in paradise. May God be with you.
Dorothea Evans-Cotten
December 11, 2003
To The Williams Family:
I am very sorry for your lost and even though I am not at St. Paul I still hope you consider me family and always will be. The last time I saw him I thought he didn't know who I was and to my surprise he said, "how could I not remeber you, your Mother, Sis. Evans and her family, who had been a big part of building this church. I didn't even have to say my name, Dorothea Evans. So you know I felt real good about that whole meeting. Of course I got fussed at about not coming to St. Paul. Your father has always been there for the Evans and Bethea family though thick and thin. It was very much appreciated. I wanted to let you know that as much as I can if you need me for anything I am here for the Williams family. Sitting here now I can think of all the things Betty and I got in trouble for growing-up. But the one time Rev. Williams stop service to ask us to stop talking and to take the chewing gum out of our mouth. Also how much he love Sis Evans cakes and food. I have a lot of memory of him and he will always be in my heart. I along with many from St. Paul will miss him. Love, Dorothea, Ronnie Cotten and Family
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