Lister F. Williams

Pastor Williams was born in Jamaica, West Indies to his parents, Charles and Louise (nee Ellis). As a young man, he met his future bride, the former Jennifer Knight at a church affair. It took quite a bit of courting, but he won her heart and they married on June 15, 1974. Together they raised their sons - Roger and Dwayne.

His family talks with pride of Pastor's passion for music. He was an accomplished guitarist and singer, entertaining and amazing people with his talents for well over forty years. He was exceptional with the keyboard as well. Pastor and his wife found a love of traveling, and were able to visit so many different parts of our world.

Faith is an important part of the family. An active pastor, he had just recently begun the Ebenezer Church of God, in Greenlawn.

Predeceasing him is his father, Charles. Surviving is his beloved wife, Jennifer; their sons - Dwayne and daughter-in-law, Keisha; and Roger; his grandchildren - Dorian, Kamille and Kayla; his foster daughters - Darlene and Sherlyne Denis; his mother, Louisa; and his siblings - Claudette, Margaret, Charles, Paul and Elizabeth.

Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Sunday, March 3rd, from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 p.m. A Funeral Service celebrating Pastor's life will take place on Monday, March 4th, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God, 1230 Motor Parkway in Central Islip. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.