Elder Lucious

Williams

Elder Lucious Williams, one of 11 children (4 boys and 7 girls) of Clayton and Onie (Ruise) Williams, was born July 18, 1917, in Margaretta, Florida, and died July 7, 2008. He attended the public schools of Baker County, he married Mamie Givens, and to that union was born one son, Lorenzo, who preceded him in death. Elder Williams was called to the Christian ministry, and ordained by the late Bishop Wales R. Nesbitt, Sr. and served congregations in Lumberton, Sanderson and Lake City, Florida (Freewill Church of God In Christ for 36 years). He was an anointed preacher of the gospel and a faithful servant leader. He was a gifted FARMER. He raised his crops and gave them to his neighbors, and he saw to it that his cows and hogs were given the best care.
God blessed Elder Williams with a long life. He outlived 8 of the siblings, his only sibling, and the mother of his son. On October 28, 1989, he was married to Sister Castile Farmer, and they enjoyed a good life together until his death. He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted wife, Castile Williams, 1 brother, Bishop Alfred Williams (Linnie) Douglasville, Ga.; 2 sisters, Evangelist Easter Williams and Cleo Williams of Margaretta, Fla.; Stepchildren: Daniel Farmer of Washington, D.C., Cleveland Farmer (Lisa) of Sanderson, Fla., Clinton Farmer of Jacksonville, Fla., Lynn Glover of Starke, Fla., Elder Curtis Stoutamire (Flossie) of Margaretta, Fla., Jonathan Gaskins (Annie Louise), and Elder Richard Farmer; A host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Special son: Elder Joe Ruise (Sharon); Special friends: Ernest Givens, Eugene & Pearl Stoutamire.