Willie Mazyck

DEACON WILLIE MAZYCK (affectionately known as “Bill” by his family and “Zeke” by his friends) was born to the late James Mazyck and Evelyn Beauford on November 20, 1935 in Alvin, South Carolina. He departed this life on September 20, 2018 after a brief illness. He received his education in the Berkley County School System. He left South Carolina to move to Baltimore, Maryland. “Zeke” became employed full-time at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland. He worked as a ladle-liner there for forty years. He married the late Lou B. Washington and out of this union eight children were born. Later he married the former Agnes M. Cooper and out of this union one son was born, the late Collin Mazyck. He later became a member of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, where his daughter serves as the Senior Pastor. “Pop Willie”, as the church affectionately called him received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He later received the infilling of the Holy Ghost. There he served faithfully in the Kingdom Principles Class until his health prevented him from coming to the church. “Pop Willie” loved the Word of God and would always be found quoting scriptures from the Word of God. His favorite quotes were from the Apostle Paul. He was a wise man and always had a word of encouragement to share with all who came into his presence. Whenever you went to visit him, he would always be found reading the Word of God and studying the scriptures. One of his favorite books of the bible was the Book of Proverbs. Willie loved to shoot pool and cook. He made numerous friends wherever he went and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. Here lies a man who was faithful, humble and true. He loved his family and did his best for others. He indeed was a rare gift sent to us by God. Willie was preceded in death by three sons, Antwon and Anthony Cooper and Collin Mazyck; one daughter, Marlene Mazyck; great-grandson, Michael Brown; two sisters, Emily Rogers and Albertha; two brothers, John Henry (Elma) Mazyck and Levi Mazyck. He leaves to mourn: his wife, Agnes Marie Mazyck; five sons, Willie J. (Delores), Rodney and Edward Dwayne Mazyck. Antonio Stokes and Daniel Coleman; five daughters, Judith Brown, Apostle Dr. Mary M. (Bishop Allen) Wheeler, Karren, Valerie and Darlene Mazyck all of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister, Ileasa Mazyck of New Jersey; five sisters-in-law, Mercides Mazyck, Lillian Milburn, Patricia Little, Roberta Hester and Diane Cooper; twenty-two grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. “Zeke”, I will miss you! You have been a great provider, husband and friend. You were truly a gift sent from God! Love, Agnes M. Mazyck

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Willie Mazyck

November 20, 1935 - September 20, 2018