It's with great sadness to hear of the unexpected death of Rev. Lee Williamson. He died early Wednesday, July 29,2009 at home. He was 70 years of age.

Rev. Williamson (better known as Lee or Rev. Lee) has been a supporter and advocate for the LGBT Community and the Lighthouse Community Center for many years.  A memorial service is scheduled on September 12,2009 at 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church (Second and B St. in Hayward).  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and the community he so lovely touched.  A tribute to him is accessible at the  United Methodists of the California-Nevada Conference website at:

www.cnumc.org/news_detail.asp?pkvalue=1493

Hayward 2004 Lifetime Award Recipient