Zelotes Holmes Williams, age 63, of Maiden passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Zelotes Holmes Williams

Born, June 18, 1953 in Lincoln County, he was the son of Lutie Bell Drum Williams and the late Loy Efard Williams. He started his career as a mathematics teacher at Maiden High School, and later became an administrator at Newton-Conover Middle and High School and Conover School.  Zelotes founded and led the Royal Rangers Outpost at Living Word Church for over 30 years. He also served on the administrative council at the church.
 
Left to cherish his memory:
 
Wife of 41 years, Suzette Wilkinson Williams of the home
 
Son: Andrew Williams and wife Lessie Lampley Williams of Maiden
 
Daughter: Lauren DeBerry and husband Zack of Denver, NC
 
Mother: Lutie Drum Williams of Maiden
 
Brother: Coy Williams and wife Bobbie of Maiden
 
5 Grandchildren: Coleman Dale Williams, Harrison Zelotes Williams, Ella Rose DeBerry, Paxton Holmes DeBerry and Annabelle Elizabeth DeBerry
 
The funeral service will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11a. m. at Living Word Church with Pastor Rick Haug, Pastor Brennan Travis and Pastor Adam Williams officiating.
 
Burial will follow at Maiden City Cemetery.
 
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 5 – 7 p. m. at Living Word Church, Maiden.
 
Memorials may be made to Living Word Church, 923 Island Ford Rd., Maiden, NC 28650.
 
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Williams family.

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