Lee Williams was an American gospel singer. He is best known as the lead singer of the Lee Williams gospel quartet and The Spiritual QC’s. The band released their debut album Jesus Is Alive and Well in 1996. Lee Williams’ fortune before his death is estimated to be around $2 million.
Lee Williams died on August 30, 2021 at the age of 75. He died after a long battle with diabetes and dementia.
| Full Name | Lee Williams |
| Birth Date | 1947 |
| Birth Place | Tupelo, Mississippi, U. S. |
| Profession | Gospel Singer |
| Wife | Annie Ruth |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Died | August 30, 2021 |
Early life
Lee Williams was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, in 1947. He did not give brief information about his childhood, parents and educational background. However, we have learned that he was born into a lower middle class family. He received primary education from him in his hometown. He had two brothers, whose names have not yet been revealed.
Lee Williams Net Worth and Career
Lee has been interested in singing since childhood. He started singing at the age of 8. His uncle was a famous gospel singer, a member of the group Gospel Stars. He and his two brothers used to sing with his uncle when they were little.
William’s uncle formed The Spiritual QC’s in 1962. The group played together for six years, but in 1968 they disbanded. After the band disbanded, Lee formed his own gospel quartet called “Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s” in 1968.
The band began recording songs in 1970. Lee was the band’s co-lead singer with Willie Lygon. The evangelical band records its first song on a series of 45 rpm discs. Some time later, Lee became the lead singer after Ligon left the group. In 1996, the band recorded their first national album on MCG Records. In the same year, the band released their first album, Jesus Is Alive and Well. The album included the hit “I Learned to Lose Weight”.
Lee Williams has released 13 albums with his gospel group. The band’s last album was Memphis Gospel, Live!, released in 2015. Lee left the group after being diagnosed with dementia. Then in 2018, the band played a farewell concert with Williams’ son, CC.
Personal life of Lee Williams
Lee Williams was a married man who exchanged vows with a lady named Annie Ruth. He has reportedly been married to her for over 50 years. He has three children, two daughters and a son, with his wife Annie.
Lee Williams died on August 30, 2021 at the age of 75. News of his death was announced on the gospel group’s official Facebook page on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Lee Williams net worth
Lee Williams had a total net worth of approximately $2 million as of his death on August 30, 2021. Williams most likely earned a large amount of money from his long time singing involvement with the gospel band Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s.