Veteran gospel singer Lee Williams, the founder, and leader of the group Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC’s died on August 30 in Tupelo, Mississippi. The group announced his death via a Facebook post on Monday, August 31 with their 137K fans
The Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s group announced the sad news via a Facebook post on Monday, August 30, with their 137K fans. They revealed that the founder of the group, Lee Williams, died in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The heartbreaking post has already garnered over 5K reactions and 2.5K comments, and Williams is trending on social media after many fans took to Twitter to share their condolences.
Today gospel music legend Lee Williams has been called home to the Lord. ?? He was a true icon who I looked up to and he will truly be missed. Rest in heaven eternally. ? pic.twitter.com/JuuJE9rMPy
— K-Ci Hailey (@KCiHailey) August 30, 2021
Who was Gospel Singer Lee Williams?
Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s was an American quartet gospel group originating from Tupelo, Mississippi which has been in existence since 1968.
Williams began performing gospel music as young as age eight, when his uncle, a member of a group called the Gospel Stars, put together a companion group featuring Williams and his three brothers.
Williams’ uncle also formed a group called the Spiritual QC’s in 1962 (QC’s standing for “qualified Christian singers”), and when this outfit broke up in 1968, Williams took the name for his own group.
Although the Spiritual QC’s toured off and on over the last three decades of the 20th century, it wasn’t until the ’90s that their music was documented extensively.
The group started recording around 1970. The gospel quartet included Lee Williams as lead singer, Al Hollis as guitarist and background vocal, Patrick Hollis as background singer, Leonard Shumpert as second lead vocalist, and new full-time bassist Tommie Harris.
Williams’ group peaked commercially with 2000’s Good Time, which entered the Top Ten of Billboard’s gospel albums, earned the group Traditional Quartet of the Year at the Gospel Music Excellence Awards, and was nominated for Best Gospel Album at the Soul Train Music Awards.
“We thank God for allowing him to Stop By On His Way Home, and though he has moved from his temporary house, the love, the memories, and the music will linger on. We will always remember that to Give Up is not an option if we want to be Welcomed Home.”
The Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s group announced that “Funeral arrangements and other info will be announced at a later time.” They continued: “The family appreciates all of your condolences and respect during this time of bereavement. God Bless You All…..Thank You, Thank You, and Thank You!”
The band’s statement did not mention the cause of death. However, it seems Williams died after his long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Lee Williams Family -Wife & Children Revealed
Regarding his family, Williams is survived by his beloved wife named Annie.
Also, Williams had a son named C.C Williams. Williams’ family is at a great loss due to the death of Lee.
Lee and Annie were married for 50 years, and they were living a blissful life together until the death of Lee.
His funeral arrangement is set to be announced later. Many people worldwide have given condolences to his family. And the family has valued the condolences from his fans and all people all over the world.
Williams and Annie celebrated their 50th marriage anniversary on August 1.
Mr. Lee Williams will truly be missed!!
R.I.H. pic.twitter.com/pNgoHjtcmt
— The Prince Of Gospel (@theprinceofgosp) August 31, 2021
Age: How Old Was Lee Williams?
Williams’ age was 75 years at the time of his death.
And Williams celebrated his 75th birthday on July 28. There is not much information regarding his early life.
Reportedly, Williams began singing at the age of 8. Willimas had thrown various hit albums together with his band Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s. Some of their well-known albums are Through The Years, Right On Time, Jesus Is Alive And Well, So Much To Be Thankful For, and many more.