Bishop Leon A. Williams, Jr, 91 of McColl, SC was carried to heaven on the wings of a dove on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his son's home in Salters, SC.Bishop Williams was the husband of the late Florence (McIntyre) Williams.

Bishop Williams was affectionately known as "Monk" to his family and Rev to everyone else who knew and loved him, he was born in Holly Hill, SC on August 1, 1933, to the late Leon A. Williams, Sr. and the late Purnell (Sweatman) Gelzer. After the passing of his father, he was reared by his mother and the late George Loman Gelzer.

Bishop Williams was an awesome son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend, and confidant.

He was a proud Entrepreneur/Business Owner of Leo Paint and Construction Co. and E & L Laundromat in York PA. Before he became an entrepreneur, he worked for Glen-Gery Brick Yard, Allis Chalmers and Precision Components. Bishop Williams along with the late(s) Santo Sexton, George Ruffin, and Major Woods, Sr. were the 1st Black Organized Construction Company in York, and they paved the way for future Black Owned Companies.

Bishop Williams accepted the Lord as his personal savior at the age of 19 and has served the Lord until his passing.  If you knew him, then you knew that he loved to spread the gospel through preaching and singing. Bishop Williams was a Gospel Recording Artist, and he sang with many quartet groups throughout his life, such as: The Gloryland Gospel Singers, Gospel Secrets, Canaan Happyland Singers, Carolina Crusaders, Circle of Faith and New Awakening, just to name a few.

From 1963-1967, Reverend Leon Williams served as Pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church in York PA. During his pastorate, the church joined the Central Baptist Association, and the church is still active with the association. In 1967, Reverend Williams resigned and later became the Pastor at Brotherly Love Church and later Showers of Blessings Church.

Bishop Williams along with his late wife Mother Florence facilitated Breakfast with the Word prayer line, under the direction of the late Apostle Johnny Jordan. In addition to Preaching the Gospel, and being an Avid Intercessor, Bishop Williams loved spending time with his family.

Bishop Leon A. Williams leaves to mourn his loss but cherish his memory; his loving and devoted son Leonard L.(Layback) Williams of Salters, SC; bonus children Doretha McMillan husband Verdell of Laurinburg, NC, Charles McIntyre wife Diana of Wagram, NC, Calvin McIntyre of Chester, VA, and Delois McInnis of Winston Salem, NC; 3 grandchildren Jeffery Williams and Kylynn Williams both of Frederick, MD
and Ky'Leise Williams of Clio, SC; 6 great grandchildren; two sisters Clara Rivers (Curtis) and Beatrice Ramsey (Bob); two brothers Eddie Williams (Mary) and James Gelzer; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Bishop Williams was preceded in death by four siblings Roosevelt Williams, Herbert "Kissler" Gelzer, Mabel Dotts, and Robert L. Williams.