Seymour L. Williams Sr.

Associate Pastor Seymour L. Williams Sr., a native of Jamaica, West Indies, the son of the late Myra Rose and John Williams was born on December 27th, 1949. He went to sleep peacefully on March 8th, 2021 with his wife Carol and his eldest daughter Keshia by his side.

In 1963 Seymour came to know the Lord as his personal Savior and followed in the water of baptism shortly after. He became a part of the fellowship ministry at Calvary Gospel Assembly in Kingston, Jamaica. He was given the right hand of fellowship after he became a member. Seymour continued steadfastly in service for his master. Over his years of service to the Lord he has led many to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. He mentored, gave council and helped others who have lost their way or seeking a new direction in life. Deacon Seymour as he was affectionately called by many was a friend, big brother and adopted father to so many. He was a teacher and one who understands, feels and shares in others pain.

He was first ordained as a deacon in 1976 while in Jamaica, and he continued to serve in that capacity even after leaving Jamaica. He served as a deacon at United Community Church of God, Queens New York. He continued his service as a deacon at Church of God, Wilmington, Delaware, and at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Newark, Delaware for many years. He was later called to another part of the vineyard as an Associate Pastor to Pastor’s Howard Weir and Samuel Walters of Great Joy Christin Fellowship from 2009 to 2017 prior to moving to Texas. He and Sister Williams were both active members of the Lighthouse Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas, under the leadership of Sr. Pastor Greg Kearn, Associate Pastors Jordan Potter and Tim Schoenrock. They were faithful in attendance, faithful in giving and active in the Nursing home and outreach ministries.

Seymour and Carol were joined in holy matrimony on December 21st, 1974 the union produced three children, Keshia (Kaye), Seymour Jr. (Kevin) and Shari. {Wonderful dad, great dad, the best dad} Seymour had six grandchildren Jaylen, Victoria, Nina, Tristan, Ajae and Solomon (they all find him to be the coolest grandpop).

Back in the 80s after leaving Jamaica Seymour’s primary goal was to keep his family focus on the things of God and to continue developing a Christlike environment for his family. Hence wherever Christ’s name was exalted, and the bibles’ truths were preached from the pulpit and holiness was observed he and his family would settle there until they were commissioned to go per the word.

He received his early education from the public school system in Jamaica, and finally graduated from Kingston College. His professional pursuit took him into the field of finance and while in Jamaica he was employed by the Government of Jamaica in several finance positions and finally as an internal Auditor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Justice. He later joined the staff at National Sugar Corporation as an accountant for many years before migrating to the United States with his family in the 80s.

Once in the states he continued furthering his training in the field of accounting and was able to work with several accounting firms in New York. In 1989 he relocated his family to Delaware and during that time he worked for INA Corporation, CIGNA Insurance Corporation, ACE, RCI and CHUBB Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Overall, he spent 27 years with them and retired in April 2017. Upon his retirement he and his wife, Carol joined their eldest daughter and her family in San Antonio, Texas, ultimately making it their home. He will be greatly missed. He has done much and there was much more that he had to accomplish but the father saw it fit to call him home on that peaceful day in March.

Bro. Seymour was survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Keshia and Shari; Son, Seymour Jr. Grandchildren Jaylen, Victoria, Nina, Tristan, Ajae and Solomon

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Williams family.