Alonzo Williams, Sr., 68, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home Lancaster, PA with his loving wife Patricia by his side. He was born in Lancaster to the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Bernice J. (Wright) Williams.

He attended J. P. McCaskey high School where he played Football and Track & Field. Alonzo served in the US Army at the end of the Vietnam War Era. On August 6, 1974, he was married to Patricia J. (Harris) Williams for a 47-year bond.

He spent 30+ years working with youth in various capacities which includes the juvenile justice system, alternative education, local community outreaches, and sports coaching. His last position prior to his passing was a Para-Educator in School District of Lancaster's DASH Academy. Many who worked with him said he had a gift to work with children, especially those who were at-risk. He would be stopped by random former students in his various travels in which he had a positive impact on their lives.

In 1995, Alonzo rededicated his life to Christ, which birthed a passion for the Word of GOD, He served as a Men's Sunday school teacher and Men's Ministry Mentor at Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Lancaster, PA. He served as a men's mentor at Water Street Rescue Mission. In December 2016, Alonzo became licensed in ministry under the late Bishop Dennis Joel at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Norristown, PA

Known to most as Lonzo, Zo, and Lonnie T; he was known for being a jokester, mentor, father figure, coach, and friend

His hobbies were fishing at his favorite fishing spots, going to sporting events, family gathering, taking long drives to nowhere, clothes shopping, cooking, and buying odd household gadgets

In addition to his wife, Pat—Alonzo is survived by seven children, Alesia Shaw-Pulley (Darrell), Loutoria Hendricks (Damian), and Tonya Whitehead (Dwayne) all of Fayetteville, NC; Alonzo Williams, Jr. of Lancaster; Trevor Williams of York, Adrienne Long Williams, and Alan Williams both of Lancaster; in addition,15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Alvina, Robert and Arthur Lee Williams.

Alonzo was preceded in death by his brothers, Nathaniel Williams, Jr, Tyrone Williams, sister Francine Gregory, and daughter in law LaToia (Trevor)

A viewing will take place 10-11 AM, followed by Alonzo's home-going service at 11 AM, on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.