Lester H. Williams

It is with earthly sorrow, but Heavenly joy, that we announce the everlasting life of Lester Henry Williams. Lester went Home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home in South Vinemont. Lester was born on June 1, 1926, to the Rev. William Osko Williams and Fannie Mae McCain. One of six children, Lester grew in his Baptist faith from an early age. He proudly served his country during World War II on the island of Iwo Jima. After his return home from the war, he married his school sweetheart, Helen Faye White. For a short time, they moved to the Florida Keys, but it was not long before they were back in Cullman County with their loving family. Together, Lester and Helen raised four boys. Lester spent most of his adulthood in chicken farming and later working for Tyson Foods. He was a charter member and deacon of Faith Baptist Church for over 50 years, inspiring many through his faith. An avid gardener, Lester never met a tree he didn’t like.

He is predeceased in death by his parents; his two sisters, Flora Mae (Howard) Edmondson and Vera (Robert) Bell; and two brothers, Luther (Mullis) Williams and Albert (Opal) Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Helen; their four boys, Gary (Becky) Williams, Thomas (Sharon) Williams, Jeff (Tonya) Williams and Kent (Karla) Williams; and seven grandchildren, Heather (David) Miller, Angie (Shannon) Cheatwood, Summer (Ryan) Rust, Vanessa Williams, Monica Yeager, Nickolas Williams and Kade Williams. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren with one great-great-grandchild on the way. He has one surviving sister, Macie (Mac) Adams.

Visitation will be at Faith Baptist Church in South Vinemont Thursday, January 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be provided by Moss Service Funeral Home, with services Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, with internment in Cullman City Cemetery. Officiates will be Rev. Jim McNees, Rev. John Garrison, Rev. Glenn Pender and Rev. Randy Makemson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the angels of Comfort Care Hospice or in a tithe to Faith Baptist Church. “You gave me life and showed me your unfailing love. My life was preserved by your care.” Job 10:12.