Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Lyle Williams

With both joy and gratitude, we celebrate that Lyle Williams, our Founder, entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus, on March 31st, 2025, at 4:30 PM—his wife Linda’s birthday. Their daughter, Kelley, shared that this was the greatest birthday gift her mother could receive, knowing that Lyle is now home in heaven, reunited with her and with Jesus.

A memorial service to honor Lyle’s incredible life and legacy will be held on Sunday, April 6th, at 2:00 PM (CST). We invite you to join us in celebrating him! For those who cannot attend in person, the service will be live-streamed so that friends and loved ones from near and far can take part in this joyous remembrance.

In honor of Lyle’s unwavering dedication to pastors and ministry leaders, the family has asked that donations be made to Fishbowl Ministries in his memory. More details will be shared soon.

Lyle and Linda’s vision for this ministry has brought encouragement, strength, and hope to so many over the years. While we will miss him dearly, we rejoice in knowing that he has finished his race and now sees his faith fulfilled in the presence of Jesus. We are committed to continuing the mission they started—spreading hope, love, and support to those in ministry.

Lyle has left an incredible legacy. His life was a testament to God’s grace, and we celebrate that he has finished well!

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
—II Timothy 4:6-8

In honor of Lyle’s legacy and in lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Fishbowl Ministries, so we can continue the meaningful work that he and Linda began.

As mentioned above, Lyle’s Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 6th, at 2:00 PM (CST)

Gateway Community Church
584 Franklin Rd.
Franklin, TN 37069