Eric John Williams was a dedicated father of four and innovative pastor in Garden Grove, with a penchant for specialty coffee and a talent for connecting deeply with others, his friends say.

Williams was killed while he was cycling along the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach on Oct. 20. He was 45.

He had just celebrated 20 years of marriage with his wife, Robyn, whom he met at a church event after he moved from Pennsylvania to California.

Williams founded the Community Church of West Garden Grove and had previously worked as a youth and teaching pastor at Seaside Community Church in Huntington Beach. In his pastoral work, his friends said, Williams strove for innovation and fostering deep connections with his congregation, having worship in different homes in the com

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