Admin. Asst. Amos W. Williams Sr.

Administrative Assistant Amos Williams went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2014. He was born in Grand Chain, Illinois on February 6, 1925, the third child of the late Henry Mack James Williams and Leana Morton Williams. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1949. Administrative Assistant Amos Williams was called to preach at an early age. He is the founder, builder and organizer of Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Administrative Assistant A.W. Williams also pastored in Three Rivers, Michigan and Muskegon Michigan. His ministry led him to become a renowned Pastor, Superintendent and Administrative Assistant. On May 24, 1951, Administrative Assistant Williams was united in holy matrimony to the late Mabel (Bates) Williams. Out of this union, the Lord blessed Amos and Mabel with seven wonderful children. The children were raised according to the Word of God and applauded by many for their outstanding behavior. Pastor and Mother Mabel Williams immersed the children in a variety of church activities i.e. Musicals, Church Conventions, revivals, fellowships/unity meetings and so much more—it was church, church and more church—Praise God! Administrative Assistant Williams loved the Lord and the church with all his heart. He was a CHURCHMAN! His favorite song was, “Jesus Said It”. He desired all church services be lively and on fire for the Lord! His works spread locally, statewide and nationally. He was an outstanding pastor and the list of ministers that flowed from his ministry is innumerable. Locally he was a Pastor, Jail Chaplain working with the Police Department and a member of the Northside Ministerial Alliance. Statewide he served as District Superintendent of a number of Districts, a Y.P.W.W. President, Chairman of the Ordination Board, Chairmen of the District Superintendents and served as an Administrative Assistant. Nationally, he was the Chief Marshal in the National C.O.G.I.C. Administrative Assistant A.W. Williams loved everyone and claimed no enemies. He worked vigorously assisting ministers and churches crossing denominations and jurisdictional boundaries. Administrative Assistant Amos Williams, Sr. is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Henry Williams, Moses Williams, Charlie Williams; two sisters, Rebecca Hudson and Mary Pitts; one son, Elder Amos Williams Jr. and one daughter, Missionary Naomi Bolden. He leaves to carry on his legacy and cherish his memories: one brother, Walter (Bessie) Williams; one sister, Deborah Jiles; his children, David Williams Sr.; M. Ann Williams, Paul D. Williams; Debroah A. Williams and Mary Williams; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, Agnes (Jim) Byrd; Emmaree Bonner, Beualillie Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Administrative Assistant Amos W. Williams, Sr. can truly say: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” II Timothy 4:7

Admin. Asst. Amos W. Williams Sr.

February 6, 1925 - April 12, 2014