Rev. Cecil Williams, the well-known and longtime leader of San Francisco's GLIDE Foundation has died, he was 94.
Reverend Cecil Williams, the well-known and longtime leader of San Francisco's GLIDE Foundation has died, he was 94.Beloved San Francisco pastor and activist Rev. Cecil Williams died Monday at the age of 94.
Nettles noted that Williams "embodied the spirit of Christianity," which is to not pass judgement and love everyone just the way they are. She said he treated everyone as equals, no matter their race, age, background, economic status, sexuality, past, or present. The mayor also noted how Williams championed the idea of "wrap-around" services for those in need and supportive housing.
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