Williams Family Club Program - 46th Reunion

The Metro-Atlanta Branch of the

Williams Family Club is honored to host our

46th Annual Reunion: Faith, Fellowship, LOVE July 11-13,

2014

Marriott Atlanta,

Marquis Georgia

Edward R. Thomas, Metro-Atlanta Branch President Linda S. Howard, National President Rev. Mrs. Chestina W. Delaney, Founder & President Emerita

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In Memory of Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney This Reunion is lovingly dedicated to the late Rev. Dr. Henry R. "Junior" Delaney, the immediate Past President of the Williams Family Club. Junior went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 10pm at home surrounded by his immediate family. An incredibly spirit filled celebration of life service was enjoyed by a standing-room only gathering of hundreds of family, friends, and dignitaries Saturday, September 21, 2013 2pm at St. Paul C.M.E. Church Savannah, Georgia.

Junior loved the a powerful the gospel. He model ministry and economic at St. Paul CME was praised in Magazine, and loving wife Rev. Delaney, Delaney with locations in GA and

Lord and was preacher of established a of community development Church that Ebony later with his Ethel founded HR Ministries Thunderbolt, Nashville, TN.

Junior also loved the Williams Family Club. Founded by his beloved mother, the late Rev. Chestina Williams Delaney, Junior established branches of the WFC where ever he pastored. He served as branch president for Detroit and Savannah, and as the National Vice-President for 22 years. Junior ascended to the presidency in 2011 upon the death of then-president Deacon Love Williams. And even after he completed his term, he remained very active with WFC and instrumental in hosting the 2013 Nashville Reunion.

Junior will be missed, but we know he is resting with the Lord. Amen!

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WFC Itinerary Friday Night 6pm Business Meeting - Big Bethel AME Church 220 Auburn Avenue Atlanta 9pm Game Room/Movie Room/Cards Tournaments - Marriott Marquis Downtown Atlanta 265 Peachtree Center Avenue NE

Saturday 7am Golf Outing - East Lake Golf Club - 2575 Alston Drive SE Atlanta 11am to 2pm Family Gathering & Picnic - Grant Park 840 Cherokee Avenue SE Atlanta 6pm Family Pictures - Marriott Marquis 7pm to 10pm 46th Annual Williams Family Club Banquet - Marriott Marquis

Sunday 11am Worship Service - Big Bethel AME Church 220 Auburn Avenue Atlanta 1pm Family Meal - Big Bethel AME Church 3

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The Williams Family Club Hosts its 46th Reunion

Faith, Fellowship, L O V E Banquet Program Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA 265 Peachtree Center Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, July 11-13, 2014 7pm Master of Ceremonies

John Bennett Williams PROGRAMME Welcome & Greetings ............................................................................... Mr. Edward R. Thomas Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies ....................... Beverly Lovejoy & Shavontia Cochran Selection .............................................................................................‚Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” Invocation ....................................................................................... Rev. George L. Champion, Jr. Occasion .................................................................................................. Mrs. Darlene Williams Blessing of the Food ............................................................................... Rev. Brian K. Blackwell

DINNER "A Family Reunion" by Kimberly Rinehart ............................................ Master De'Karius Ratliff

"A Brave & Startling Truth" by Maya Angelou ....................................... Master Justin Young & Little Miss Angelica Blackwell "For My Cousin...With Love" by Genie Graveline ........................................... Master Antonio Rios

"Dreams" by Langston Hughes ...................................................................... Master Ean Rollins 4

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"I Too Sing America" by Langston Hughes ............................................. Master Robert Shaw III Solo ............................................................................................................. Miss Lucinda Howard Poem .................................................................................................... Mrs. Ann Jones-Cheatham Roots & Fruits ................................................................................................... Mr. Dyrell Brown Memorial Service ............................................................................ Rev. George L. Champion, Jr. Presentation of the Family of the Year ....................................................... Mrs. Linda S. Howard Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Lovetta Thompson & Family The Omega Men Greetings from the Branch Presidents

C_htr[f Ffirc^[““““.“..“““““““.“............................................ Mrs. Colleen Nix South Florida“““““““““““““““.............................. Mrs. Joycelyn J. Thomas N[sbvcff_“““““““.““““““....................................... Mrs. Sandra Ragin Haddock N_w Yire/N_w J_rs_y“.“““................................................... Mrs. Ann M. Jones Cheatham Metro-Atlanta “““““.““““.“.“...“..................................... Mr. Edward R. Thomas Announcements Benediction ................................................................................................. Rev. Dr. Larry Sykes

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Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Verse 1 Lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song, full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun, of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Verse 2 Stihy tb_ ri[^ w_ tri^, \ctt_r tb_ ]b[st’hcha ri^, F_ft ch tb_ ^[ys wb_h bij_ uh\irh b[^ died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come treading our j[tbs tbri’ tb_ \fii^ i` tb_ sf[uabt_r_^ Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last, Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.

Verse 3 God of our weary years, God of our silent tears; Thou who hast brought us thus far on our way; Thou who has by thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God where we met thee, Lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee; Shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land.

Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson & Musical composition by J. Rosamond Johnson Acclaimed as the National Negro Anthem 6

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WFC National Officers

Mrs. Linda Howard President

Mr. John E. Jenkins Treasurer

Mrs. Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell Mrs. Lovetta Thompson Vice-President Secretary

Rev. George L. Champion, Jr. Chaplain

Mr. John B. Williams Historian

Rev. Mrs. Chestina Williams Delaney Founder & President Emerita

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WFC Directors Central Florida – Mrs. Colleen Nix Metro-Atlanta – Mr. Edward Thomas Nashville – Mrs. Sandra Haddock New York – Ms. Ann Cheatham South Florida – Mrs. Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas 

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WFC Past National Presidents The Late Rev. Mrs. Chestina Williams Delaney (1968-1990) The Late Deacon Love Williams (1990-2011) The Late Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney (2011-2012)

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WFC Local Leadership Central Florida President Mrs. Colleen Nix Vice President Mr. Paul Nix Secretary Ms. Brenda Sykes Treasurer Ms. Kendra Howard Chaplain Mr. Freddie Thompson Metro-Atlanta President Mr. Edward R. Thomas Vice-President Vacant Secretary Ms. Beverly Lovejoy Treasurer Rev. Brian K. Blackwell Chaplain Rev. George L. Champion, Jr. Nashville President Mrs. Sandra Haddock Vice-President Mrs. Roberta L. Champion Secretary Vacant Treasurer Mr. Todd E. Haddock New York/New Jersey President Ms. Ann Cheatham Vice-President Mr. Carlton Green Calhoun Treasurer Mrs. Joyce Green Secretary Mrs. Alesia Cheatham-Calhoun South Florida President Mrs. Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas Vice-President Mrs. Patricia A. Mitchell Secretary Mr. Walter Covington Treasurer Mrs. John E. Jenkins Chaplain Mr. Zach King

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Greetings from Our Host Branch President We are excited and honored to host the 46th Session of the Williams Family Club Reunion: Faith, Fellowship, Love! Just as our motto states, "Our uttermost concern" is providing everyone "a spiritual uplift together." We have planned, prepared, and prayed for a wonderfully joyous weekend that will live in your hearts forever. If there is anything we can do to make your weekend more enjoyable, please let me or anyone else in our branch know.

We have an itinerary that has fun for everyone that includes a Game Room for the "gamers", Movie Room for all, Cards Tournaments for our Bid Whist and Spades contenders, Golf Outing for our golfers, Picnic in Grant Park, and spirit-filled Service to thank God for bringing us together. We've worked hard to implement technology to make this weekend even more fun. The hashtags for the weekend are #WFC46 and #EpicWFCReunion.

Use them on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram when you post!

Also, if you still need to pay your dues, we are accepting Cash and Cards (using the Paypal and Square readers), so no need to run to the ATM incurring fees!

The concierge at our host hotel - The Marriott Marquis Downtown Atlanta - and Citypass.com are available to you so you may really enjoy all our beautiful city has to offer.

We thank you for your continued love and support, and look forward to a wonderful Reunion weekend!

In Kindred Spirit,

Edward R. Thomas President Metro-Atlanta Branch 10

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Greetings from Our National President Dear Williams Family, Welcome to the 46th Williams Family Reunion! This past year has really flown by and our family in Atlanta has rolled out the red carpet for us. Our time together is helping to create memories for generations to come. We are creating our family legacy. What will we leave behind?

Our Atlanta branch has done a lot of work to make this a memorable experience. Extend yourself, go out of your way a little, relax, spend some quality time with your extended family this weekend. Take some pictures, record some conversations (with permission) for later playback, and do something you have not done before.

Here we are at our 2014 Reunion. There are lots of things to do: The World of Coke, The Botanical Garden, Centennial Olympic Park, The Atlanta Zoo, The Aquarium, food, fellowship, family and fun. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Linda S. Howard Linda S. Howard President

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WFC 2014 Family of the Year Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Lovetta Thompson& Family Eric and Lovetta have been married for 18 years. They have three beautiful daughters – Riquel, Erica and Erin. Riquel is a 3rdyear Drama major at FAMU (Go Rattlers!), Erica is in the 9th grade and Erin is in the 2nd grade. They met over 20 years ago while both working at First Florida Bank. Eric likes to tell everyone that when he saw Lovetta in a store one day he told his brother – ‘I’g aicha ti g[rry b_r!’.. and that he did!

The family Charlotte, NC the 2012 Family Eric is an agent for TZ and Lovetta Bank of where she has for almost 25

resides in and hosted Williams Reunion. insurance Insurance works for America, been employed years.

Tb_ ]iujf_ sj_h^s gist i` tb_cr `r__ tcg_ chvifv_^ ch tb_cr ]bcf^r_h’s [h^ ]bur]b []tcvctc_s.

Erica plays volleyball and Erin is in competition gymnastics. Lovetta has recently taken up running and completed a 10k (6.2 miles) in 2013. The family is a member of St. Paul Baptist Church where Eric is a Deacon and Lovetta is a Deaconess. They are also very active in the Marriage Ministry.

The family attends as many family reunions as their schedule will allow and enjoy the fellowship with family!

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WFC 2014 Banquet Master of Ceremonies

Mr. John Bennett Williams John Bennett Williams was born December 10, 1941 in Thomasville, Georgia. He attended grade school in Miami, Florida, leaving Northwestern Senior High School from the eleventh grade to accept an early admission scholarship to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962. After teaching mathematics for two years at Dorsey Junior High School in Miami, Florida, he joined the Air Force during the Viet Nam Era and retired after 20 years of service. His highest military grades were master sergeant (E-7) and captain (O-3). He earned a Master of Science degree in 1971 from the Air Force Institute of Technology and earned an Associate of Science degree in computer science in 1990. During retirement he worked as a land surveyor, computer programmer, computer support supervisor, and an instructor in the computer science department of San Bernardino Valley Community College in California.

He wrote the book Image Clarity: High-Resolution Photography, published by Focal Press (Boston, Mass) in 1990, which was selected as book of the month in 1991 by the Photography Book Club. The book remained in print until 1999. He has also had articles published in nationally distributed photography magazines, and was published in the August 1987 issue of the prestigious journal, Imaging Technology, previously The Journal of Photographic Scientists and Engineers.

John has been a staunch supporter of the Williams Family Club through the years. He has served as the official photographer, compiled and published Descendants of John Williams, an in depth geneology record and history of the WFC in 2000 for which he was recognized as Family of the Year in 2002, and as National Historian for the last 10 years. John is married to Katrina Williams, and the proud father of Todd and Traselle. John is the son of the late Mr. JB Williams and Mrs. Julia Boyd Williams Guyton, and the grandson of Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smythie Saunders Williams.

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WFC Sunday Morning Messenger

Rev. Robert Ryland Shaw, II Reverend Robert Ryland Shaw, II is originally from Kansas City, Missouri where his home church is Ward Chapel AME. Having actively participated tbriuabiut [ff f_v_fs i` tb_ Yiuha P_ijf_’s Division of the WMS, Rev. Shaw accepted his call into the ministry at the tender age of 16 and was ordained an Itinerant Elder of the Northwest Missouri Conference of the 5th Episcopal District in 1997.

He has []]uguf[t_^ j[stir[f _xj_rc_h]_ sch]_ tb_ [a_ i` 18. H_’s the former pastor of Reedy Chapel, Springfield, MO and Brooks Chapel, Butler, MO; former youth minister of the St. John AME of Kansas City, MO, former Special Assistant Minister of the St. Philip AME Church of Atlanta, GA . He is the former pastor of the Allen Chapel AME Church of Kansas City, MO and St. John on the "King's" Hwy AME Church of St. Louis, MO. Affectionately known as Pastor Rob, he has prepared himself for ministry by receiving [ \[]b_fir’s ^_ar__ ch M[re_tcha `rig Pr[crc_ View A&M University in Prairie View, TX; and a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in homiletics from Turner Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA. It was during his matriculation at the ITC where he became the recipient of the Isaac Clark Preaching Award.

Pastor Rob believes ministry extends beyond the four walls of the church. He has served as the past president for the M_tbi^cst Mchcst_rs’ F_ffowship of the Greater Kansas City area, past president of the St. John Community Improvement Corporation; former Dean of the Board of Examiners of the Missouri Annual Conference of the 5th Episcopal District of the A.M.E Church. Currently, he is the CEO of the Vine Street Manor Housing Corporation.

Known for his creative, metaphorical style of preaching, Pastor Rob has received opportunities to preach nationally and internationally. He is happily married to the Rev. Ann Champion Shaw, his partner in life and ministry who is an Itinerant Elder in the AME Church. They are the proud parents of little Ms. Raven Noel Lovelace Shaw and Master Robert Ryland Shaw, III. He is the newly assigned proud pastor of Bethel AME of Kansas City, MO. He considers this pastoral role an honor and [ \f_sscha. P[stir Ri\ `crgfy \_fc_v_s tb[t b_ ‚][h ^i [ff tbchas tbriuab Cbrcst wbi acv_s bcg str_hatb.‛ (Pbcf 4:13).

What Pastor Rob humbly asks is that you keep him in your prayers as he seeks to serve this present age.

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WFC Overview Founded 1968 in Miami, Florida by the Late Reverend Mrs. Chestina Williams Delaney.

Symbol The Praying Hands Motto ‚Our utt_rgist ]ih]_rh: [ sjcrctu[f ujfc`t tia_tb_r.‛ Created by the Late Mrs. Annie Mae Williams Champion Colors Royal Blue and White Flower White Carnation Coat of Arms L_tt_rs J [h^ W wctb 13 sifc^ ar__h f_[v_s r_jr_s_htcha ‚riit‛ Jibh Wcffc[gs’ \cifiac][f ]bcf^r_h [h^ s_v_h ]f_[r f_[v_s r_jr_s_htcha Jibh Wcffc[gs’ st_j ]bcf^r_h (wbi w_r_ [fsi bcs hc_]_s [hd nephews by marriage), designed by Mr. Ronald Williams.

Shield Thirteen light bulbs surrounding The Praying Hands, designed by Mrs. Annie Clara White Champion, and formally adopted by the Williams Family Club in 1971. The shield was lovingly restored by Mr. Freddie Thompson and rededicated at the 2012 Reunion in Charlotte.

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WFC Roots & Fruits Roots

Jibh Wcffc[gs cs tb_ ‚riit‛ i` tb_ Wcffc[gs F[gcfy. Jibh w[s gist probably born August 1844, in Jefferson County, Florida. However, Aunt Alice Hardy of Cleveland, Ohio, tells us that John was stolen from Africa while gathering firewood and brought to America in 1844 at the age of six. Regardless of his origin, John was a great man and father a line of descendants destined to do extraordinary things!

Oral history has it that John was approximately 21 when the Civil War ended in 1865. When the Union soldiers came to his plantation in J_``_rsih Ciuhty ti ^_fcv_r tb_ h_ws, b_ tiie tb_ ]igg[h^cha i``c]_r’s h[g_ ‚Wcffc[gs‛ \_][us_ b_ r_`us_^ ti e__j bcs sf[v_ h[g_ i` ‚Bri]e_t‛. Tb_ Bri]e_t jf[ht[tcih w[s located in the Lake Miccosukee area, near the Leon County, Florida line.

John married Patty (also known as Patricia, Patsie, Patsy, and Pat) Murray March 14, 1875, in Monticello, Florida. Patty was most probably born in 1855 in Jefferson County, Florida. Oral history tells us that Patty was the daughter of Peter Robinson and Comfort Robinson. Peter was a free black man from Tennessee, and Comfort was a Cherokee Indian. However, there is no marriage record or other documentation indicating how Patty came to have the last name Murray. Therefore, it is probable that Patty was the birth-daughter of one of the Murray slaveholders in the Jefferson County area, and Peter Robinson raised her as his own child.

John and Patty had nine children from 1871 to 1891: Mr. Colonel Williams, Mrs. Chestina Williams Robinson Hayes, Mrs. Mary Jane Williams Hunter Livingston, Mr. Judge Williams, Master Arthur Wcffc[gs, Mr. G_h_r[f Wcffc[gs, Mr. Kcha Wcffc[gs, R_v. S[gu_f ‚Liv_f[]_‛ Wcffc[gs, [h^ Lcttf_ Miss Callie Williams (who died when she was five or six). In naming his sons, John chose names that would command respect: Colonel, Judge, General, King, and Samuel. It is likely that he was determined that white men in the post-Civil War South would recognize and respect his sons as men, hit ‚\iys‛.

Patty died in 1894, but we are not certain as to the cause. Her early death was likely due to the harsh conditions of slavery, farming, childbearing, and sub-st[h^[r^ b_[ftb ][r_. P[tty’s \ritb_r, Af_x 21

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Farmer, died not too long after she. Alex and Patty were most likely half-brother and sister, as he bears the Farmer surname, which is the same as his slaveholders.

Alex married Jennie Patton March 5, 1880. Jennie was the daughter of Silva Patton of Tennessee, and was born December 1856, in Nashville (Davison County) Tennessee. We are not sure of her fraternal line.

Alex and Jennie had seven children between 1872 and 1892, before his death: Mr. Eddie Farmer, Mr. Cicero Farmer, Mr. Homer Farmer, Mr. Ellis Farmer, Ms. Victoria Farmer Hadley, Ms. Idella Farmer Wiggins, and Dr. Alexander Alphonso Farmer.

In 1895, John and Jennie, as brother and sister-in-law, brought their families together when they married December 18, in Thomas County, Georgia. This was probably necessary to keep the family together and ensure basic survival during the post-Reconstruction era in the Deep South. It is said that John showed no distinction between his children and his nieces and nephews, now his stepchildren.

Jibh [h^ J_hhc_’s uhcih \riuabt `irtb tbr__ gir_ ]bcf^r_h \_tw__h 1896 [h^ 1902: Mrs. Luf[ Williams Hardy, Mrs. B_[trc]_ ‚Tchy‛ Wcffc[gs Duh[w[y, [h^ D_[]ih Jibh ‚Bu^‛ W_sf_y Wcffc[gs.

Jibh [h^ Efcz[ ‚Lcz[‛ B[e_r b[^ twi ^[uabt_rs, Pche_y Wcffc[gs Peterman about 1880 and Queen Ann Belle Williams March 27, 1886. John and Liza later married January 4, 1898, in Jefferson County, Florida. There is no record of a divorce between John and Jennie. However, the 1890 census records show that John and Jennie were living together again two years later.

John was a successful farmer and horse breeder. He did not sharecrop, but leased his land from the Neel brothers in Thomasville, Georgia. Toward the end of his life, John became a praying man, and his children and grandchildren remembered bcs f_hatby jr[y_rs `ih^fy. Ujih _x[gch[tcih i` Jibh’s picture, one may see a walking stick under his arm. John lost his leg from gangrene poisoning when he stepped on a rusty nail.

Jennie was a midwife for 20 years. She was also a member of the Mt. Herman Lodge No. 3517 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (GUO of OF) in Bartow, Florida. Jennie served as secretary during her time with the Order. She is remembered as a strict disciplinarian. Jennie moved to Polk County with b_r ^[uabt_r, Vc]tirc[ F[rg_r H[^f_y, [t sig_ jicht [`t_r Jibh Wcffc[gs’ ^_[tb ch 1929. J_hhc_ ^c_^ October 11, 1938, in Palmetto (Manatee County) Florida.

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John Williams died in 1929, in his birthplace of Jefferson County, Florida. He left a legacy of hard work, determination, perfection, faith, and love to his descendents. It is this legacy that we celebrate each year during our Reunion.

Notes: 1. Tb_s_ jc]tur_s w_r_ t[e_h `rig ‚D_s]_h^_hts i` Jibh Wcffc[gs‛ 2002 E^ctcih \y Jibh B. Williams.

2. This history is the product of the efforts of John Bennett Williams, Alonzo Hardy, and Alice H[r^y [s jr_s_ht_^ ch tb_ ‚D_s]_h^_hts i` Jibh Wcffc[gs‛.

3. We do not have pictures of Patty Murray or Liza Baker.

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WFC Founder The Late Rev. Chestina Williams Delaney Cb_stch[ Wcffc[gs D_f[h_y, [``_]tcih[t_fy ehiwh [s ‚Auhtc_‛ by family and friends alike, was born December 15, 1906 in J_``_rsih Ciuhty, Ffirc^[ ch b_r j[r_hts’ big_, tb_ R_v.

Lovelace W. and Mrs. Smythie Saunders Williams. She lived in Jefferson County until her mother died in 1916. At that point, she went to live with her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Joseph and Queen Ann Williams Saunders in Metcalf, GA. Chestina met her true love Henry S. Delaney, and they married September 13, 1931, on her grandmitb_r’s jir]b. H_hry worked for the railroad and owned a home in Thomasville, where they lived until 1949. Chestina focused her energy on providing a warm and nurturing home for her husband, and their son, the late Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney (affectionately known as Junior). She was called to preach on J[hu[ry 14, 1949 [h^ ^_fcv_r_^ b_r chctc[f s_rgih ih_ gihtb f[t_r ih V[f_htch_’s D[y, F_\ru[ry 14, 1949.

Chestina attended the Allen Normal Turner Theological School, but never pastored a church. She once st[t_^, ‚I h_v_r w[ht_^ ti j[stir. Tb_ wirf^ cs gy j[rcsb.‛ Cb_stch[ w[s ih_ i` tb_ `crst wig_h ti \_ ordained an Elder in the CME Church, in the 1966 Georgia Conference.

The family relocated to Atlanta in 1950 when Henry Senior was transferred by his company. They lived a wonderfully full life, as they were very involved in their church – Butler Street CME Church – and in the community. Henry died in 1968, and Chestina remained in Atlanta until 1991, leaving very large footprints in the Atlanta Women’s Cfu\ (wb_r_ sb_ s_rv_^ [s jr_sc^_ht), tb_ Butf_r Str__t CME Cbur]b Wig_h’s Mcsscih[ry Si]c_ty (wb_r_ sb_ s_rv_^ [s jr_sc^_ht), [h^ tb_ jifctc][f ]igguhcty (she was invited and attended the presidential inauguration of former President Jimmy Carter).

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community. She moved to Savannah in 1991 to live with Junior and his wife Ethel, who loving cared for her when her health began to fail. However, she remained a staunch activist, ]igguhcty f_[^_r [h^ j_rsih[f ‚]b__rf_[^_r‛: tb_ Cb_stch[ Hius_ Wig_h’s R_b[\cfct[tcih Center in Savannah, GA was established in her hohir; Cb_stch[ _h]iur[a_^ Etb_f, Juhcir’s wife, to accept her calling and become ir^[ch_^ [h^ sb_ _h]iur[a_^ K_ctb, Juhcir’s yiuha_st sih, ti []]_jt bcs ][ffcha; [h^ sb_ [sscst_^ Juhcir ch \ucf^cha tb_ Wig_h’s Mcsscih[ry Si]c_ty [t St. P[uf [h^ _h]iur[a_^ bim to grow Bible Study and Pr[y_r M__tchas. Cb_stch[ us_^ ti s[y, ‚I` j_ijf_ eh_w biw cgjirt[ht jr[y_r g__tcha w[s, yiu ]iuf^ hit a_t ch tb_ ]bur]b! Yiu wiuf^ h__^ jifc]_ ti ^cr_]t tr[``c].‛ Chestina continued to mother her family (who affectionately caff_^ b_r ‚Auhtc_‛) [h^ `rc_h^s (wbi r_`_rr_^ ti b_r [s ‚Mitb_r D_f[h_y‛) uj uhtcf tb_ rcj_ [a_ i` 90. Sb_ fiv_^ ti ]iie [h^ [tt_h^_^ _v_ry family Reunion until 1997. Some of her favorite sayings are listed below: ‚I [g [ J_sus j_rsih.‛ ‚Tb_y b[^ \crtb ]ihtrif wb_h I w[s [ acrf. It w[s ][ff_^ j[htc_s.‛ ‚M_h ][h’t r_st `ir wig_h ][ffcha tb_g. A wig[h sbiuf^ w[ct ti \_ ][ff_^.‛ ‚Pr[y \_`ir_ yiu st[rt ]iiecha.‛ ‚Gii^, b_[ftby `ii^ cs \_tt_r `ir g_ tb[h g_^c]ch_. Tii g[hy g_^c]ch_s ch tb_ \i^y wcff g_ss uj the gch^, I tbche.‛ ‚N_a[tcv_ t[fecha j_ijf_ a_t ih gy h_rv_s \_][us_ tb_y ^cs]iur[a_ `ife. Nitbcha wchs fce_ [ scf_ht tihau_. A scf_ht tihau_ ][h a_t [ fit ^ih_.‛ ‚Buy tb_ \_st. I` yiu b[v_ ti sj_h^ [ `_w j_hhc_s gir_, yiu wcff \_ s[tcs`c_^.‛ ‚Tb_r_ cs hitbcha fce_ `[gcfy!‛ Chestina founded the Williams Family Club when in 1968 her brother JB, Uncle General, and her husband died. She believed that the family needed to get together at times other than funerals. At the 25

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time, there were not many families that sponsored reunions, and the WFC was the framework used for s_v_r[f itb_r `[gcfc_s’ a[tb_rchas tbriuabiut tb_ y_[rs.

The growth strategy was perfect in its simplicity: reach out to all family members. Wherever there were descendants and relatives of John Williams and his wives, Chestina visited with those members and showed them how to organize branches. At one point, the WFC had ten branches across the USA! Chestina received confirmation in 1971 that her vision would continue past her lifetime when the Holy Spirit told her that the reunion would grow and become even grander as time moved on. She served as president of the WFC for 16 years; when she stepped down, she was conferred the title President Emeritus in honor of her visionary leadership and dedication.

We are proud to say that 46 years later (and seventeen years after her death), the WFC is still going strong. When this interview of Junior was completed in 2008, he ended it with this thought: if Chestina w_r_ [fcv_ ti^[y, sb_ wiuf^ t_ff us ti ‚r_g[ch wirsbcj`uf; st[y `i]us_^ ih tb_ [sjcrctu[f] j[rt [h^ Gi^ wcff ]ihtchu_ ti \f_ss‛ iur _h^_[virs.

--Lynita M. Mitchell Blackwell Originally prepared 2008, updated 2014

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46 Historic Years 1968 – 2014 ORGANIZATION - MIAMI, FLORIDA 1968 The Williams Family Club was organized April 22, 1968, in Miami at the home of Mr. and Mrs. General Williams with an extremely spirit-filled devotion lead by Rev. M. M. Williams. Rev. Chestina Delaney chaired the meeting and proposed her dreams and plans for a Reunion, which was adopted by the family. Mrs. Annie Williams Champion was the first president of the South Florida Branch and contributed the motto, "Our Uttermost Concern – A Spiritual Ujfc`t Tia_tb_r‛.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1969 The first family feast was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. General Williams on August 13, 1969. The second feast was at the home of Mrs. Leeomia W. Minnis and Mrs. Julia Boyd Williams, August 14, 1969. In August 15, we were on Miami Beach for a picnic. We returned to the Beach Saturday night for the banquet, held at the famed Barcelona Hotel on Collins Avenue. The closing was held at the Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Rev. G.M. Champion, Pastor. Rev. Henry R. Delaney delivered the 11 a.m. sermon and Rev. G. Lovelace Champion preached at 3 p.m.

MIAMI, FLORDIA 1970 The second annual session was held in Miami at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G.M. Champion. August 20-22, 1970. The Saturday picnic was on Miami Beach and the banquet was held on Saturday night. Sunday morning services were held at Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church with Rev. G. Lovelace Champion delivering the 11:00 A.M. sermon and Rev. Chestina Delaney delivering the 7:00 P.M sermon.

Rev. Chestina W. Delaney organized the Central Florida Branch, March 7, 1970, at the home of Mrs. Cassie Williams in Plant City.

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSE 1971 The third annual session was held in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church. Reverend Henry R. Delaney, Pastor, July 2325, 1971. Family dinner was served at the church on Friday at 2:30 P.M. The entertainment included a trip to Lookout Mountain and the banquet was held at Holiday Inn, headquarters for the Reunion. Sunday worship was held at Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church with Reverend G.M. Champion delivering the 11 :00 A.M. sermon and Reverend L W. Jay of Butler Street C.M.E. Church of Atlanta, Georgia delivering the 3:00 P.M. sermon. Reverend Jay was accompanied by the famed Butler Street Choir. Our founder conducted the memorial service. The first Family of the Year award was presented to Reverend & Mrs. George M. & Annie Mae Williams Champion & Family.

LAKELAND, FLORIDA 1972 The fourth annual session was hosted by the Central Florida Branch. .July 21-23,1972, headquartered at the Holiday Inn Northeast Lakeland, Florida and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Bolden. Pastor.. Friday's activities included a visit to Disney World in Orlando and the business meeting was scheduled for Saturday morning following coffee hour. The banquet was held at the Holiday Inn on Saturday night. Following the banquet, a reception was held honoring Mr. and Mrs. Otis Williams who were newlyweds. The Sunday morning service was conducted by our founder and a 2'x3' portrait of the late Rev. J.B. Williams was unveiled and presented to his widow, Mrs. Julia B. Williams.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1973 The fifth annual session was hosted by the South Florida Branch, July 20- 23,1973, Mr. General Williams, President. We were headquartered at Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge on Miami Beach, and Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Rev G.M. Champion, Pastor. Friday morning's devotion was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G.M. Champion. The family picnicked at Haulover Beach and at 7:00 P.M gathered for a social hour at the

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home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams. The banquet was held at Howard Johnson on Saturday night. We worshipped Sunday morning with the congregation at Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church with the sermon being delivered by Rev. Henry R Delaney. The family activity was a Jungle Queen Cruise, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

LAKELAND, FLORIDA 1974 The sixth annual session was hosted by the Central Florida Branch, July 26-28, 1974, headquartered at the Holiday Inn Northeast in Lakeland.

The bus left for a Disney outing at 9:30 A.M. A family dinner was served at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Otis P. Williams at 6:00 P.M. The business session was held on Saturday morning in the Holiday Inn Banquet Room. The Banquet was at 8:00 P.M. Saturday night. We worshipped at St. Mark A.M.E. Church Orlando, Florida, Rev. G. L. Champion, Pastor. The sermon was delivered by Rev. G.L. Champion followed by a family dinner at Morrisons' Cafeteria on International Drive in Orlando.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 1975 The seventh annual session was held in Atlanta, Georgia, July 25-27,1975, and was headquartered at the Atlanta American Motor Hotel and the Butler Street C.M.E. Church, Rev. L W. Jay, Pastor. Friday morning devotion preceded a visit to the graveside of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. followed by an outing to Six Flags Over Georgia. The family dinner at 6:00 P.M. was hosted by Mrs. Martha G. Moss and the business session was held on Saturday morning. The banquet was on Saturday night at the hotel. We worshipped with the Butler Street C.M.E. Church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. G.M. Champion.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1976 The eighth annual session was observed July 23-25, 1976 and was hosted by the South Florida Branch, Mrs. Patience Champion Mitchell, host president. Ramada Inn-Airport and Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church, Rev. George M. Champion, Pastor, served as host sites. The family got an early start Saturday morning for a picnic at T. Y. Park. The banquet was a rousing success in the evening. Some of the ladies were beautifully attired in dresses commemorating the Country's 200th birthday! The family worshipped on Sunday with the Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church. A delicious dinner was served by the members of the church in the annex. Dr. and Mrs. Byron Mitchell hosted a poolside farewell party Sunday evening.

Some of the family continued their celebration Monday with a Freeport Bahamas cruise.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1977 The ninth annual session was observed July 22-24,1977 in Orlando at the International Inn and the St. Mark A.M.E. Church hosted by the Central Florida Branch, Mr. Love Williams, president. Friday evening dinner was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. Lovelace Champion and the business session followed at the St. Mark A.M.E. Church. The Saturday morning outing to Sea World of Orlando was rained out, but family spirit was not dampened. The family banquet was enjoyed by all on Saturday night at the hotel. We worshipped with the St. Mark A.M.E. Church, Rev. G. Lovelace Champion, Pastor, on Sunday morning and had a family dinner following the service at Morrisons' Cafeteria on International Drive.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1978 The tenth annual session was observed July 21-23, 1978 at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge and St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Rev. S.L. Gay, Pastor, Miami. The family welcomed two new branches: The New York Branch, Alice Williams was elected as its first president and the Boston Branch elected Mrs. Dorothy Williams as its president.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 1979 The Detroit Branch was organized on October 9, 1979 and was host of the eleventh session on July 20-21, 1979; Rev. H.R. Delaney was elected president. The session was headquartered at the Detroit Plaza and the St John C.M.E. Church, pastored by Rev. Henry R. Delaney. The Saturday excursion took us to Windsor Ontario, Canada for a shopping spree and a picnic at one of the beautiful public parks. Sunday morning worship service was observed at the St. John C.M.E. Church and a delicious dinner was served in the church dining hall following the service.

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1980 The Central Florida Branch and its President, Love Williams, hosted the twelfth annual session at Orlando, Florida. Headquartered at the Catalina Inn and St. Mark A.M.E. Church where Rev. G. Lovelace Champion was Pastor. The Saturday morning outing was a visit to Sea World in Orlando. The Banquet was held at 8:00 P.M. at the hotel and Sunday morning worship was with the St. Mark A.M.E. Church. Family dinner was prepared and served by members of the St. Mark Church.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 1981 The thirteenth annual session was observed in Atlanta, hosted by the Detroit Branch and the Butler Street C.M.E. Church, Rev. L.W. Jay, Pastor.

Activities included a dinner and business session at the home of founder Rev. Chestina W. Delaney on Friday night. Saturday's activities included a trip to the gravesite of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Six Flags over Georgia. The banquet was held Saturday night. Sunday morning worship was with Butler Street C.M.E. Church.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 1982 The Fourteenth annual session was held in West Palm Beach at the Ramada Inn hosted by the South Florida Branch, Mrs. Patience C. Mitchell, President. Activities included dinner and business meeting Friday evening at the home of John and Jessie C. Jenkins. Saturday morning's outing was a visit to Lion Country Safari. Saturday night's banquet was at the Ramada Inn. We worshipped on Sunday morning with the Mt. Herman A.M.E. Church of Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1983 The Central Florida Branch hosted the fifteenth Reunion at Orlando, Florida, Love Williams, Host President. Our dinner and business meeting was held at the Claudia Allen Senior Citizens Center. Our family outing was to Disney's Epcot Center and the family banquet was in the Catalina fun Gallery room. Sunday morning worship service was at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church and the sermon was delivered by Rev. W.W. Johnson of Detroit, Michigan. Dinner was served at the Center Tabernacle C.M.E. Church annex. We welcomed our new branch, the Thomasville Branch and its president, Mrs. Julia B. Williams.

THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA 1984 The Thomasville Branch hosted the sixteenth annual family Reunion, August 10-12, 1984. Our family dinner and business meeting was held on Friday evening at the Central High School Cafeteria. Our picnic took place at Remington Avenue Park and the banquet was held at the Thomasville Plaza Restaurant. We worshipped on Sunday morning with the First Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Henry R. Delaney preached.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1985 The seventeenth annual family Reunion was celebrated at the Sheraton Americas Hotel in Miami, Florida. The South Florida Branch and its president, Mrs. Patience C. Mitchell served as our host. The family banquet was held in the Sheraton Ballroom on Friday evening. On Saturday, the business meeting was followed by a tour of the Miccosukee Indian Village and a picnic at Tropical Park. Ralph and Beverly Williams hosted a family social gathering at their home that night. The Sunday morning worship service was held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church where Rev. G.L Gay was Pastor. Rev. George L. Champion delivered the sermon. The Reunion weekend ended on Monday with an all-day Sea Escape Cruise.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 1986 We were highly entertained at the eighteenth family Reunion by the New York-New Jersey- Connecticut Branch of the family. The Days Inn, 440 West 571h Street, New York City was the headquarters for the Reunion. We met in the hospitality room of the hotel at 4:00 P.M. to be served food and drinks. Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., a family member guided us in any direction we chose. Some went to the Statue of Liberty, some went to the ball game at Yankee Stadium, others went sightseeing, shopping and dining. Sunday morning services were with the Williams Institutional CM.E. Church, 2226 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, New York City, the Rev. James Jones, Pastor. The 11:00 A.M. sermon was delivered by Rev. Chestina Delaney and dinner was served following worship service.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA 1987 The Williams Family celebrated its nineteenth Reunion July 10-12, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, headquartered at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 1-85 at Monroe Drive. The banquet was on Friday night. Saturday noon 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the business meeting was held. The family left the hotel to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and Six Flags over Georgia after business meeting. A Saturday night barbecue was given at the home of the founder. Sunday morning worship was held at Butler Street C.M.E. Church, Rev. Thomas B. Brown, Pastor. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Larry Sykes. The Reunion was hosted by the Detroit Branch, Rev. Robert Mason, President.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1988 The twentieth Reunion was held in Miami, Florida hosted by the South Florida Branch with Mrs. Patience Mitchell, President, July 29-31, 1988.

Friday's opening session was held at the home of Lewis and Lorene Champion at 6:00P.M.. Saturday at 9:00 A.M., the family picnic as at the Oleta State Park, Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach. The family banquet was held in the Bayfront Room of the lntercontinentaI Hotel, 8:00 P.M. Sunday at 11:00 A.M., we worshipped with the Open Door Church of Christ, Rev. Harold D. Long, Pastor. The sermon was delivered

by Rev. George L Champion. Dinner was served at 1:00 P.M.. The family cruise on Sea Escape was scheduled for Monday, August 1, 1988.

PLANT CITY, FLORIDA 1989 The twenty-first Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida Branch at Plant City, Florida July 7-9, 1989, Mr. Anderson Williams, President.

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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1990 The Twenty-second Reunion, July 6-8,1990, was hosted by the Savannah Branch which was newly formed when Rev. Henry R. Delaney was sent to pastor the St. Paul A.M.E. Church. We were headquartered at the Holiday Inn in Savannah's Historic District. Friday night following the business meeting, the family feasted on a seafood delight. Saturday was full of activities; shopping, cruising down the Savannah River on Captain Sam's Boat and a picnic. The banquet in the evening made for a full day. Sunday morning we worshipped with St. Paul C.M.E. Church.

The Rev. Henry Delaney preached.

MIAMI, FLORIDA 1991 The South Florida Branch hosted the twenty-third Reunion, July 12-14, 1991, Rev. Dr. Leeomia Williams Kelly, President. The Reunion was headquartered at the Sheraton Brickell Point Hotel, down town Miami. The Friday night business meeting and dinner was hosted by Vernon and Miriam Williams at their home. Saturday's activities included a picnic at Oleta River State Park and the banquet at the hotel in the evening. The family worshipped Sunday morning with the St James A.M.E. Church, Rev. John L. Bodison, Pastor. The morning sermon was preached by Rev. George L. Champion, Sr. ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1992 The twenty-fourth family Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida Branch, July 8-10, 1992, in Orlando, Florida at the Holiday Inn, Mr. Anderson Williams is President. Mr. Love Williams is National President. Friday, 6:00 P.M., July 8, 1992, the family feast and business meeting was held. Saturday, 10:00 A.M., July 9, 1992, the picnic was held. Saturday, 7:00 P.M., our annual banquet was held. Sunday, 11:00 A.M. worship service, Rev. Larry Sykes preached a soul stirring sermon. A delicious meal was served. Thanks for a job well done.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1993 The twenty-fifth annual celebration, our Silver Anniversary, July 9-11,1993, was hosted by the Savannah Branch, The Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney host, president. In addition to the regular annual business meeting, a seafood feast was held at the Henry R. Delaney Social Hall. Our Special guest included Chancellor Choir #2 of St. John C.M.E. Church, Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Tony Curtis Henderson, Pastor. The annual picnic was held at Gulfstream Recreational Facility. A buffet setting was arranged. Georgia watermelons and fresh alberta peaches garnished the tables. The banquet was held at the Henry R. Delaney Social Hall with Chef Samuel Gardner, of the Hilton Chain in charge. Ice carved praying hands by Chef Gardner was the center of the decoration. The Sunday worship was at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. The Rev. Chestina W. Delaney delivered the message. The Silver Anniversary will be long remembered.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA 1994 The twenty-sixth annual celebration of the Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the South Florida Branch, Mrs. Patience Mitchell, President, July 9-11, 1994. The annual meeting and family feast was held on Friday. Saturday, 10:00 A.M., the annual picnic with the special foods caught our fancy. The worship experience was held at Pleasant A.ME. Church, Dr. G. Lovelace Champion delivered a powerful message. Much gratitude is extended to the South Florida Branch.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1995 The twenty-seventh annual family Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida Branch, Deacon Anderson Williams, President. The traditional business meeting and family feast along with the picnic were as delightful as always with Dr. Leeomia Kelly bringing the dynamic sermon on Sunday. The Central Florida Branch as always entertained the family graciously. Thanks so much.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1996 The twenty-eighth celebration was a great treat to family and friends alike. The host was Rev. Henry R. Delaney and the members of St. Paul C.M.E. Church. The family of the year was Mr. & Mrs. James Howard and family. Mr. Vernon T. Williams was Master of Ceremony of the banquet. Rev. Valerie Delaney preached the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service. It is our prayer that we continue to be successful and helpful to our proud family. Let us continue in prayer.

WEST PALM BEACH/RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 1997 Twenty-ninth Reunion was hosted by South Florida, Mr. Lewis Champion, President. John and Jessie Jenkins hosted the business meeting and dinner at their home in West Palm Beach. The family picnicked on the beach on Saturday morning and the banquet was held at the host hotel, Holiday Inn on the Ocean, Singer Island, on Saturday night. We worshiped Sunday morning with the Hurst Chapel A.M.E. Church, Riviera Beach, was preached by Rev. Mrs. Ethel Delaney and we were served lunch at West Riviera Beach Elementary School.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 1998 The thirtieth Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida Branch and President Deacon Anderson Williams. This was the first meeting without our founder. Dr. G. Lovelace Champion preached the Sunday worship service.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1999 Thirty-first annual family Reunion was hosted by the Savannah, Georgia Branch, the Rev. Henry Delaney, President and members of the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. The business meeting and family feast along with the Saturday picnic was fantastic as always. Our celebration was a great treat to family and friends. I pray that God bless us as a family unit and help us to continue successfully as a proud family in our celebrations to come.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 2000 The thirty-second annual family Reunion was hosted by the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut Branch, Ms. Ann Cheatham, President. The headquarter hotel for this Millennium-year celebration was the Holiday Inn Midtown on West 57th Street. Several activities were centered about the celebration theme, including tours by the New York family of the Big Apple, a fashion show, and a dance after the banquet Saturday night at the Holiday Inn. A rousing church service was held on Sunday at Williams Institutional CME Church 2226 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, with Rev. H.R. Delaney, Jr., preaching.

THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA 2001 The thirty-third annual family Reunion was hosted by the Thomasville Branch, Mr. Ronnie Gilbert, president. The business meeting, outing at the park, and banquet were very nice and well attended. Sunday morning worship was at the St. Thomas AME Church, and Elder Larry Sykes delivered the message, which was enjoyed by all.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 2002 The Friday night family meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Todd E. Haddock. A delicious meal was served, including soft, tender lamb, cooked by Rev. Henry R. Delaney. Although it rained most of the weekend, the family remained focused on its purpose – a spiritual uplift tia_tb_r. S[tur^[y’s jc]hc] w[s ][h]_ff_^ by the Nashville Branch, but the group resorted to Plan B, and delivered the picnic meals to the hotel.

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The banquet was held at the Maxwell House, overlooking all of Nashville from the Crown Plaza Ballroom. Sunday morning worship service was held at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, Rev. Daniel M. Haynes, Sr., pastor. The morning message was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Leeomia Kelly, Presiding Elder of the Bahamas, A.M.E. Church. The weekend was enjoyed by all.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 2003 The newly organized Metro-Atlanta Branch hosted the thirty-fifth Family Reunion, Mrs. Patience Champion Mitchell, President. The headquarter hotel was the Sheraton-Buckhead in Atlanta. The Friday night business meeting and dinner was held at Saint Phillips AME Church on Candler Road, Decatur. On Saturday morning, a wonderful breakfast of Southern Fish & Grits with down-home biscuits was served prior to the picnic at Stone Mountain Park. The banquet was held on Saturday evening at the at the fabulous Sheraton Hotel. Sunday morning worship was held at the St. Philips AME Church with Rev. Keith Ellison delivering a memorable message of encouragement through the fire. The Reunion culminated at the George Moore Center with Sunday dinner.

SOUTH FLORIDA, 2004 The thirty-sixth Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the South Florida Branch, Mr. Walter Covington, President. Friday evening business meeting and dinner were held at the Fayson-Mitchell Multipurpose Christian Center of Hurst Chapel AME Church in Riviera Beach. On Saturday morning, the family cookout was held at Carlin Park in Jupiter and the banquet was held at the headquarter hotel, Singer Island Hilton Oceanfront Resort. Sunday worship was with Hurst Chapel AME Church, during which Rev. Dr. George Lovelace Champion delivered a powerful sermon.

CENTRAL FLORIDA 2005 The thirty-seventh Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida Branch, Deacon Anderson Williams, President. The Residence Inn at Sea World served as the headquarter hotel. The banquet was hef^ ih St. Jibh’s Rcv_r \i[t. Tb_ ^yh[gc] Suh^[y girhcha g_ss[a_ w[s delivered by the Rev. Ethel Y. Delaney, pastor of the Faith Community CME Church.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 2006 The thirty-eighth Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Savannah Branch, Rev. Henry R. Delaney, Jr., President. A seafood feast was served following the family meeting Friday night at the HR Delaney Social Hall. Saturday was a day filled with games, good food, and great times at the Runaway Point Park. In the evening, we had a delightful banquet at the Social Hall. Sunday, we worshiped together at the St. Paul CME Church, Minister Anderson Williams, Jr., preaching. After the wonderful service, we enjoyed a delicious meal at the Social Hall.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 2007 The thirty-ninth Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Nashville Branch, Mrs. Sandra Haddock, President. A down-home feast was shared after the business meeting held at the St. Luke CME Fellowship Hall. Saturday morning, the Nashville Branch fired up the grill for a well-attended cookout at Hadley Park. That evening, we enjoyed the talents of our family members at our banquet held at the Ivy Center 4344 Ashland City Hwy. Sunday morning service was held at the St. Luke CME Church, where Rev. Valerie Delaney delivered an uplifting sermon on the importance of remaining positive.

METRO-ATLANTA, 2008 The fortieth Williams Family Reunion – the Ruby! – was hosted by the Metro-Atlanta Branch on Hilton Head Island, SC at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mrs. Patience Champion Mitchell, President. The business meeting was held at the Golden Corral Restaurant, after which the family enjoyed the all-you-can-eat buffet. That evening, Spades and Bid Whist Tournaments were held and a game room was set up for the children.

We began Saturday with a Pop Praise service on the beach, led by Rev. Brian K. Blackwell, followed by the Golf Tournament, led by Mr. Alvin Williams. After the tournament, family members gathered at Jarvis Park for a cookout and family trivia, led by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Darlene Williams. Saturday evening, we held our 40th Reunion Extravaganza at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel where our National Officers and First Lady Dora Williams were presented plaques for their dedication to WFC. Our tournament winners were announced, our family members showcased their talent, and Lavon Stephens & Co. provided wonderful entertainment to end the Extravaganza. Sunday morning, the

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family enjoyed an intimate worship service at the host hotel where the Revs. Robert and Ann Shaw delivered an awesome joint sermon that had us on our feet!

SOUTH FLORIDA, 2009 The forty-first Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the South Florida Branch in the Magic City of Miami at the El Palacio Sorts Hotel & Conference Center, Mr. Walter Covington, host President. The business meeting and family feast were held at St. Paul AME Church hall after tb[t _v_ryih_ r_turh_^ ti Ef P[f[]ci `ir jiif ‚Sjf[sb‛, st_jjch’, a[g_s, [h^ Bc^ Wbcst a[g_s. Tb_r_ w[s [ \us tiur i` Mc[gc on Saturday. The Reunion Banquet was held in the El Palacio Grand Ballroom. Sunday morning worship service was held at St. Paul AME Church and immediately following service we had a wonderful family dinner.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 2010 The forty-second Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Savannah Branch in Thunderbolt, GA, Rev. Henry R. Delaney, host president.

The Friday night business meeting was held in the new H.R. Delaney Ministries, Inc. sanctuary, and the deliciously satisfying ‚s_[`ii^ `_[st‛ was held in the Chestina Delaney Fellowship Hall. Saturday morning, we had a cookout at the W.E. Honey Park, and the Saturday evening banquet was held at HR Delaney Ministries, Inc. The inspiring Sunday morning message was delivered by Rev. Henry R. Delaney, and a downhome dinner served immediately after in the fellowship hall. A wonderful time was had by all.

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY, 2011 The forty-third Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the New York/New Jersey Branch in New York City, NY, Mrs. Ann M. Jones Cheatham, host president. The Friday night business meeting was held at the Courtyard by Marriot New York LaGuardia Airport. Immediately following the business meeting was games and cards with prizes for the winners. Saturday morning, we had breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus tour of Manhattan, including a tour of African American Buria Grounds. The Saturday evening family photo event, banquet, music/dancing and social time was held in the banquet/hospitality room at the Courtyard by Marriot Hotel. Sunday morning began with breakfast at the hotel followed by an inspirational Sunday morning message given by Rev. George L. Champion, Jr. The family had a wonderful time and thanked Mrs. Ann Cheatham for hosting such a memorable event.

CENTRAL FLORIDA, 2012 The forty-fourth Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Central Florida branch – in the Queen City – Charlotte, NC, Mr. General Williams, Host President. The family dedicated the reunion booklet to our late President, Mr. Love Williams. The host hotel was the Embassy Suites. The Friday night business meeting was held at St. Paul Baptist Church, followed by a delicious spaghetti dinner. On Saturday morning, the family cookout was held at an indoor facility – Clanton Pavilion – the family played cards, games and the children had fun on the outdoor playground.

The banquet was held at the host hotel. After the banquet the family enjoyed music and dancing. Sunday morning service was held at St. Paul Baptist Church followed by a family dinner in the fellowship hall.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, 2013

The forty-fifth Williams Family Reunion was hosted by the Nashville Branch, Music City USA. Mrs. Sandy L. RaginHaddock, host president. Friday night we met at the Looby Center for our annual family meeting. Saturday morning the family took a Gray Line African American Tour of Nashville where we saw historical and interesting sites of Nashville.

The tour ended with a scrumptious lunch from the soul food restaurant, Ella Jean's. Sunday morning worship was held at H. R. Delaney Ministries, Inc., founded by the late Reverend Henry Delaney Jr. The Reverend Brian Blackwell delivered a very powerful message at the 11:00 am Sunday morning worship service. Everyone was sent home with a hoagie sandwich to-go-box with trimmings! We had a very fruitful and blessed weekend.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 2014 Let's have a wonderful time together!

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WFC Branch Presidents 1968 – 2014 South Florida Annie Mae Williams Champion (*) Patience Champion Mitchell Floyd A. Williams Amos Saunders, Jr. Leeomia Williams Kelly Lewis G. Champion Sharon Williams Walter Covington Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas (current) Central Florida Otis Williams Love Williams (*) Anderson Williams, Sr. General Williams (*) Colleen Nix (current) Connecticut Branch (inactive) Alice Williams Detroit (inactive) Henry R. Delaney (*) Christine Adams (*) Robert Mason (*) *Deceased

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New York/New Jersey Branch Henry Hardy(*) Larry Hardy Ann Jones Cheatham (current) Boston Branch (inactive) Lillie Mae Baker (*) Dorothy Belle Williams Thomasville Branch (inactive) Julia Boyd Williams Guyton Ronnie Gilbert Earnestine Rollins Savannah Branch (inactive) Henry R. Delaney (*) Nashville Branch Sandra Ragin Haddock (current) Metro-Atlanta Branch Patience Champion Mitchell Lynita Mitchell Blackwell Brian K. Blackwell Edward R. Thomas (current) Family Savings Club (inactive) John E. Jenkins

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WFC Families of the Year 1971-2014 1971 Rev. & Mrs. George M. & Annie Mae Williams Champion & Family 1972 Rev. & Mrs. Henry R. & Ruby Delaney & Family 1973 Mrs. Cassie Williams & Family 1974 Mr. & Mrs. General & Ethel Williams & Family 1975 Mr. & Mrs. Plummer & Amanda Duhart Williams, Sr. & Family 1976 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Emma Johnson 1977 Deacon & Mrs. Love & Dora M. Williams & Family

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1978 Mrs. Lillie Mae Baker & Family

1985 Mr. & Mrs. Vernal & Joyce Green

1979 Rev. & Mrs. George L. & Annie C. Champion, Sr. & Family

1986 Mr. & Mrs. Walter D. & Thelma Hardy

1980 Mr. & Mrs. John E. & Jessie Champion Jenkins & Family 1981 Mr. & Mrs. Lucious & Jimmie Lee Skykes & Family 1982 Mrs. Patience Champion Mitchell & Family 1983 The Wilbur Jefferson Family 1984 Mrs. Julia B. Williams & Family

1987 Deacon & Mrs. Anderson & Mamie Williams, Sr. 1988 Rev. & Mrs. Henry R. & Ethel Delaney 1989 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas and Brenda Montgomery 1990 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Linda Howard & Family 1991 Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell and Family

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1992 Mr. Albert & mrs. Emma Daniels & Family 1993 Rev. Mrs. Chestina Williams Delaney 1994 Rev. & Rev. Dr. Jesse & Leeomia Williams Kelly 1995 Mrs. Willie M. Zipperer 1996 Mr.& Mrs. James & Geraldine Howard & Family

1997 Ms. Sandra Henry

1998 Mr. & Mrs. Walter & Barbara Covington & Family

2008 Mr. & Mrs. Alvin and Florence Saunders Williams

1999 Mr. & Mrs. General & Ann Williams & Family

2009 Mrs. Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas & Family

2000 Ms. Versie Hardy & Family

2010 Rev. & Mrs. Keith & Bengy Ellison & Family

2001 Mrs. Earnestine Rollins & Family 2002 Mr. & Mrs. John Bennett & Katrina Williams & Family 2003 Ms. Brenda Sykes 2004 Rev. & Mrs. Brian K. & Lynita Mitchell Blackwell

2011 Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Darlene Williams & Family 2012 Mr. & Mrs. Freddie & Janice Thompson 2013 Mrs. Patricia Mitchell & Master Justin C. Young, Jr.

2005 Mr. & Mrs. Todd & Sandra Ragin Haddock, Sr. & Family 2006 Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Colleen Nix & Family 2007 Mrs. Ann Jones Cheatham & Family 37

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Central Florida Congratulations to David Maxwell Champion for his academic achievements at Florida A & M University. He is presently classified as a Junior, with a 3.7 GPA. In recognition of his scholastic accomplishments, the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society extended an invitation to him to become a member of their prestigious organization. David is seeking a degree in a Health Leisure and Fitness Program called Exercise Science and Coaching. In the meantime, he is continuing to develop his leadership skills and striving for excellence in all his future endeavors. David is the son of the Late Rev. Dr. George L. Champion, Sr. and Mrs. Bettie Champion, the grandson of the Late Rev. & Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and the great-grand son of the Late Rev. & Mrs. Samuel "Lovelace" & Smithie Saunders Williams.

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Congratulations to Kendra Howard, daughter of Ken and Linda Howard. Kendra graduated from the Florida State University (FSU) in December 2013, with a Bachelors Degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management. She also obtained a full time position with Disney World, Orlando, FL. Congratulations to Lucinda Howard on receiving a $5,000 scholarship from the Julius R. Scruggs Scholarship Fund. Lucinda is a student at Florida State University. Also, Lucinda will release her first gospel CD this summer! Additionally, she j[rtc]cj[t_^ ch tb_ FSU’S Study Abroad Program by spending a semester in London from January 2014 to April 2014.

While there, she travelled to Paris, Italy, Belgium and others. Lucinda is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ken and Linda Sykes Howard.

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Larry Sykes on his promotion. Dr. Sykes has been an employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools since 1987. He began his career at Springhead Elementary in Plant City, Florida. After teaching 6 years, he was promoted to the Assistant Principal position at Edison Elementary in 1993. He served in that role for 6 years before his promotion to principal. From 1999-2012, Dr. Sykes served as the principal of Edison Elementary, Lomax Elementary, Ferrell Middle Magnet, and Lockhart Elementary. His drive for a better education led him to the position of Principal Coach where he mentored new principals in 2012. His expertise then led him to the Area Leadership Director, where he was in charge of 35 schools. He was recently appointed to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Federal Programs where he is currently serving. In addition to his dedication to educating students, Dr. Sykes has demonstrated the traits of NJHS through his commitment to academics, leadership and service.

Congratulations Master Canaan Mobley on his appointment as valedictorian of his fifth grade class and speaker during his graduation ceremony. We also congratulate him on the selection of one of his pictures to be displayed in the Orange County Public School District's office to celebrate 2014 art awareness month. Canaan is the great grandson of Love and Dora Williams, the grandson of Jerry and Regina Mobley and the son of Cortney Mobley is a fifth grade student at Rock Lake Elementary. Canaan loves playing football, baseball and drawing. He is also an excellent student and this year he served as student council president.

We are extremely proud of Canaan's accomplishments and look forward to witnessing the many blessing God has for his life. To God be the glory!

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Eric Thompson, husband of Lovetta Williams Thompson, and son in law of Mrs. Dora Williams and the late Deacon Love Williams, won the first quarter Top Performer award at his company – TZ Insurance Solutions.

Riquel Thompson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eric and Lovetta Thompson, granddaughter of Mrs. Dora and the Late Deacon Love Williams, completed her third year of college at FAMU. Sb_ cs [ tb_[tr_ g[dir [h^ b[^ [ st[rrcha rif_ ch tb_ s]biif’s F[ff 2013 jri^u]tcih i` ‘Tb_ Cifir_^ Mus_ug’.

Erica Thompson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eric and Lovetta Thompson, granddaughter of Mrs. Dora and the Late Deacon Love Williams was selected to the Academy of Engineering program at Olympic High School. The program gives the students more insight into the Math, Engineering, Technology and Science field of study. Erica was also a member of the Olympic High School junior varsity volleyball team. Due to conflicts, Erica missed all but the last try-out session and made the team on that day! The team finished the season with a 50/50 record.

Erin Thompson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eric and Lovetta Thompson, granddaughter of Mrs. Dora and the Late Deacon Love Williams, completed her first season of competition gymnastics. Erin continued to improve with each meet and is expected to move to Level 4 next season.

Congratulations Ken Howard, Principal of KLH Financial Services, on 10 years of service in September 2013! Ken is the husband of Mrs. Linda Sykes Howard.

Congratulations professor! Linda Sykes Howard is now an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida. Linda is married to Ken Howard.

De'Karius Ratliff was selected to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Also, De'Karius continues to be a straight A student. He is the son of Ms. Kenya Ratliff, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Colleen Nix, great grandson of the late Deacon Love Williams, and great-great grandson of Mr. General Williams Sr, and great-great- great grandson of our root Mr. John Williams.

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Metro-Atlanta Adrienne N. Williams is a rising Sophomore at South Carolina State, Raleigh, SC. She is on the Dean's List and majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Adrienne is the daughter of Ronald and Vanessa Williams and the granddaughter of the late Reverend Moses Williams and grandmother, Cora Williams.

Marcus A Williams wedded the former Robyn Evans on January 3, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. They were blessed with the birth of their first child Justin Alexander Williams on January 18, 2014 weighing six pounds, 14 ounces. Marcus is the son of Ronald and Vanessa Williams and the grandson of the late Reverend Moses Williams and grandmother, Cora Williams.

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Jung Kang wedded Michael Freeman March 15, 2014 in Gainesville, Georgia. Jung is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ozell "Booster" Williams, who is the son of the late Rev. Moses Williams and Mrs. Cora Williams.

Edward R. Thomas wedded the former Cassandra Tolbert June 7, 2014 in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Edward is the son of Mr. Author R. Thomas and Mrs. Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. John E. and Jessie Champion Jenkins, the great-grandson of Mr. & Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and the great-great grandson of Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace & Smythie Saunders Williams.

Rev. Robert R. Shaw, II was assigned to Bethel AME Church in Kansas City, MO in Nov. 2013. He was also apart of a Healthcare Initiative Collaboration that worked closely with Vice President Joe Biden in establishing Marketplace sign-ups at various churches/community centers throughout the country. Rev. Shaw is the husband of Rev. Mrs. Ann Champion Shaw who is the daughter of the late Reverend George L. Champion, Sr. and Mrs. Annie C. Champion, Sr., granddaughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and the great-grandson of the late Reverend and Mrs. Lovelace and Smythie Saunders Williams.

Dyrell Brown obtained his Associates degree from Gold Coast Community College and begins work on his Bachelors of Science degree in the fall at University of Central Florida on a full scholarship.

Dyrell is the son of Reverend George L. Champion, Jr. and Ms. Somore Brown, the grandson of the late Reverend George L. Champion, Sr. and Mrs. Annie C. Champion, Sr., great-grandson of the late Rev. and Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and the great-great-grandson of the late Reverend and Mrs. Lovelace and Smithie Saunders Williams.

Ean Rollins is a 10 year old rising 5th Grader at Stonewall Tell Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia. Ean received the Principal's Award for All A's, Exceeded the standards on CRCT and received 4th Place in Fulton County's Digital Media Awards. He is also an active Weeblo Cub Scouts at Pack 3310 and placed 3rd in the Derby Races while winning Best Imagination for his Derby Car Design (Lego and Cole). Ean is the son of Ms. Batryse Rollins, and grandson of Mrs. Earnestine Rollins.

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Rev. Brian K. Blackwell was appointed to the Tuskegee District Board of Examiners and re-appointed pastor of St. Paul AME Church in Lanett, AL, in November 2013. The Reverend Johnny Rutledge is the Presiding Elder and Reverend Dr. James L. Davis the Presiding Prelate. Brian is also the Controller of the 9th Episcopal District and served as Finance Chair of the 9th Episcopal District Pentecost Explosion. also serves on the Finance Committee of the 9th Episcopal District. Brian is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Dalden and Donna Blackwell, husband of Attorney Lynita Mitchell Blackwell, who is the daughter of Dr. Byron L. Mitchell and Mrs. Patience C. Mitchell, granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and great-granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smithie Saunders Williams.

Lynita Mitchell Blackwell was recognized as an outstanding Counselor At Law by Who's Who in Black Atlanta January 2014. She was elected to the Executive Committee of the Douglas County Democratic Party October 2013 and Vice-President of the 3rd District of the Democratic Women's Council of Douglas County December 2013. Also December 2013, Lynita began the Leading Through Living Community LLC (LTLC), a leadership development organization, and in June 2014 launched BOLD Favor Magazine (www.BOLDFavorMagazine.com), the communications vehicle of LTLC that highlights BOLD people, organizations, and causes that inspire us to live fearlessly. Additionally, Lynita served as a delegate to the Art of Living Foundation's International Women's Conference in Bangalore India February 2014, and delivered the keynote address for the Leadership, Innovation, Transformation (LiT) College Tour in Los Angeles, CA March 2014. Lynita is the daughter of Dr. Byron L. Mitchell and Mrs. Patience C. Mitchell, granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and great-granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smithie Saunders Williams.

Angelica Blackwell completed her first year as a Daisy Girl Scout, earning all of her petals and over 15 badges, and will be a Brownie in the fall. Angelica also completed first grade at Holly Springs Elementary, earning the Character Award for Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Caring, Respect, Fairness, and Citizenship. She also earned two Certificates of Achievement in Reading: Exceeded in Reading and Completing 72 MyOn online books. Angelica is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Brian and Lynita Mitchell Blackwell, granddaughter of Dr. Byron L. Mitchell and Mrs. Patience C. Mitchell, great-granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. George M. and Annie Mae Williams Champion, and great-great-granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smithie Saunders Williams.

Brian Christopher Williams graduated from Lovejoy High School and was accepted at Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sean Christopher and Saundra Williams, 43

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the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin and Florence Saunders Williams, and the great-grandson of Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smythie Saunders Williams.

Cameron Mitchell graduated from Adrian College. He is the son of Sharita and Cameron Mitchell.

Nashville The Reverend Ethel Y. Delaney ‚Sw__t P_[‛ ]_f_\r[t_^ b_r 75th Diamond Jubilee Birthday 2-18-14, in Nashville, Tennessee, with her friends and family. Rev. Delaney is the widow of the late Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney.

Kierra Rubionne Wright, the daughter of Dee-Dee Delaney Wright, has completed her first year at Central Michigan University. She is majoring in Psychology. Good job Kierra! Kierra is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Henry Delaney, Jr. and Dr. Ruby W. Delaney, great-granddaughter 44

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of the late Mr. & Rev. Mrs Henry S. & Chestina Williams Delaney, and great-great-granddaughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smithie Saunders Williams.

The Reverend David S. Ragin has been appointed Co- Pastor of H. R. Delaney Ministries, Thunderbolt, Georgia, which was founded and established by the late Reverend Henry Delaney, Jr., where his mother, the Reverend Ethel Y. Delaney is currently the Pastor. God bless you David!

St Paul Academy was founded by the late Reverend Henry Delaney, Jr. in 1993.The school was established to help cbcf^r_h wbi w_r_ hit `uh]tcihcha ch tb_ ju\fc] s]biif syst_g. Tb_ t_rg ‚At Rcse Cbcf^r_h‛ w[s ih_ i` bcs j_t j__v_s [h^ r_jf[]_^ ct wctb ]bcf^r_h wbi ^_s_rv_^ gir_. Tb_ s]biif grades were from second through twelfth grade. Over 200 children have graduated from St Paul Academy and over 50% went on to colleges, universities, trade schools, and the Armed Forces. Ethel D_f[h_y, bcs wc`_, w[s ]bir[f ^cr_]tir sch]_ tb_ s]biif’s ch]_jtcih [h^ cs s[^^_h_^ \y tb_ `[]t tb[t tb_ school has closed. Our last graduating class was May 16, 2014.

May 2014, the Reverend Keith Eric Ellison received a certificate as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor from the Clinical Pastoral Education Counseling Center of Huntsville, AL. He is the pastor of Phillips Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Huntsville, Alabama and they are proud to announce the purchase of 6 acres of land to build a new edifice. He is also the Vice President of MBA (Mutual Believers Association, LLC). Rev. Ellison is the son of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney.

Mrs. Bengy Ellison r_]_cv_^ tb_ ‚N_w T_[]b_r i` tb_ Y_[r Aw[r^‛ `ir tb_ D_][tur Ccty S]biifs `ir the 2014-2015 school year. Bengy is the wife of Rev. Keith Ellison, son of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry R. Delaney.

Yvonne Marie Ellison graduated from the eighth grade and will be attending Sparkman High School where she made the cheering squad for the 2014-2015 school year. Congratulations Yvonne! Yvonne is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Keith & Bengy Ellison, and the granddaughter of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney.

Faith Amber Chestina Ellison was inducted into the Elementary Honor Society at Monrovia Elementary School. She is also in the gifted class and has been on the high honor roll since she started elementary school. She was first place winner of the AKA Angel Pageant in her category and also was awarded first place for her talent. Faith sung and played the piano for herself – ‚Sugg_rtcg_‛. Gii^ job Faith! Faith is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Keith & Bengy Ellison, and the granddaughter of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney.

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ellison transitioned from pre-k to kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year and will be attending Monrovia Elementary School. Congratulations Katie! Katie is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Keith & Bengy Ellison, and the granddaughter of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney.

Todd Micah Haddock, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Todd and Sandy Haddock, grandson of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney, married the Reverend Alisha Dominique Smith, October 12, 2013. Todd is employed with UPS and Alisha is the Assistant Pastor at the Christian Journey Baptist Church where her father, the Reverend Daniel Smith is the pastor. God bless you Todd and Alisha!

Tatyana Delaney Haddock, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Todd and Sandy Haddock, grandson of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney, has completed her first year at Xavier University of Louisiana where she is majoring in Pre-M_^/Psy]bifiay. T[ty[h[ w[s ih tb_ D_[h’s Lcst. Sb_ b[s \__h [jjicht_^ Cb[cr i` L_]tur_ [h^ Cuftur_ ih X[vc_r’s A]tcvctc_s Bi[r^ [h^ S_]r_t[ry i` tb_ X[vc_r Psychology Club. Tatyana was also inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Summer 2014 T[ty[h[ w[s ]bis_h ti wire `ir tb_ Cbcf^r_h’s D_`_hs_ Fuh^ (CDF) [s [h cht_rh `ir tb_ Fr__^ig Riders School. Way to go Taty!

Telease Denreé Haddock, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Todd and Sandy Haddock, grandson of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney, graduated from Head Middle Magnet School, May 22, 2014. Sb_ r_]_cv_^ tb_ ‚Mist Sujjirtcv_ `ir 8th Gr[^_ Fuff Or]b_str[ Musc]c[h‛ [w[r^. T_f_[s_ has been accepted into East Nashville Magnet High School. Congratulations Telease!

Seth Lee Haddock, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Todd and Sandy Haddock, grandson of Rev. Ethel Delaney and the late Rev. Dr. Henry Delaney, has mastered the saxophone and earned first chair for most of the school year. He received a First Place Ribbon for the Mid-State Solo Ensemble. Seth also received a Perfect Attendance award. Go Seth!

Hats off to our Nonagenarians, Bessie Young and Roberta Champion! God bless you! We love you!

Deaths The Reverend Henry Delaney Jr. passed at his home with his wife Rev. Ethel Delaney, Wednesday, S_jt_g\_r 18, 2013. W_ gcss yiu [h^ fiv_ yiu ^[^: F[tb_r, Tbis_ w_ fiv_ ^ih’t ai [w[y, tb_y w[fe beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

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Marcus Quinton Young passed Tuesday, February 04, 2014, at Trevecca Nursing Facility, from a bout with Multiple Sclerosis. He is the son of Mrs. Bessie Young and the brother of Rev. Ethel Y. Delaney, widow of the late Rev. Henry R. Delaney. He was 52 years old.

New York/New Jersey Congratulations Patricia Green on her new position as a Telemetry Tech at Orange Regional Medical Center. Patricia is the wife of Mr. Carlton Green, who is the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Vernal Green, Sr., the grandson of Mrs. Mary Jane Hunter Livingston, and the great-grandson of Mr. & Mrs. John and Ginny Williams.

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Congratulations Indyah Green on her selection to the Chamber Choir, an elite choir at her high school Washingtonville High School. Indyah is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Carlton and Patricia Green, the granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Vernal Green, the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Jane Hunter Livingston, and the great-great-grandson of Mr. & Mrs. John and Ginny Williams..

Congratulations Carlton Green on 20 year work anniversary as a NYCTA bus operator. Carlton is the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Vernal Green, Sr., the grandson of Mrs. Mary Jane Hunter Livingston, and the great-grandson of Mr. & Mrs. John and Ginny Williams.

Ayanna Francis is completing her Sophomore year at Rutgers University, and working full time as a MHA Mail handler Assistant at the US Post Office. Ayanna is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marc and Alesia Francis Calhoun, granddaughter of Mrs. Ann M. Jones Cheatham, and great-granddaughter of Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell.

Mark Calhoun Jr. continues to be on the honor roll at Delran High School. Mark is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Marc and Alesia Francis Calhoun, granddaughter of Mrs. Ann M. Jones Cheatham, and greatgranddaughter of Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell.

Ann M. Jones Cheatham has been elected interim President of the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in Jamaica, NY. Ann is the daughter of Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell.

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South Florida ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to Wilfred L. Minnis, the son of The Rev. Dr. Leeomia Williams Kelly, who graduated last month from Barry University in Miami, Florida, with a Masters Degree in Public Administration.

Dr. K_ffy’s ar[h^^[uabt_r, Bathsheba Thomas, Esquire, the daughter of Tonya Allen, received a Masters Degree in Chemistry and Pharmacy in May, 2014. Attorney Thomas, a former Orlando State Attorney, is an officer in The United States Navy.

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Dr. Leeomia Kelly ended her pastoral career in the ministry in September, 2013 with a Fabulous Retirement Celebration in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This affair was attended and supported by the entire South Florida Conference of The AME Church, guest Bishops, dignitaries, family members and friends. Dr. Kelly is not finished yet! She was recently appointed to the Democratic National Committee to represent Florida by Florida State Representative and National Committee Chairperson, The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Rev. Kelly has also been selected as second delegate to tb_ Z_t[ Pbc B_t[ Sirircty’s Biuf_, ti \_ b_f^ ch W[sbchatih, D. C. ch Jufy, 2014. H_r Bcsbij b[s [fsi appointed her to be an instructor in Worship and Liturgy on the Board of Examiners of the South Florida Conference Eleventh Episcopal District of The AME Church. Dr. Kelly is Moving Forward.

Devin and Braxton Lee, the sons of Charles and DeCarla Lee and the grandsons of Walter and Barbara Covington, have really been Moving Forward. Devin Lee, a ninth grader attending Michael Krapp Sr. High School in Miami, made the Junior Varsity Basketball Team in the 2013-14 season. He is participating on the Spring League Varsity Team and is a member of the AAU Travel Basketball T_[g, ‚Tb_ Mc[gc Tbuh^_r‛. D_vch cs [fsi [h [][^_gc] stu^_ht ^icha w_ff ch bcs su\d_]ts ch]fu^cha AP Geometry and Biology. Braxon Lee, a fifth grader at Van E. Blanton Elementary School in Miami, is holding his own by achieving First Place in his grade level Science Fair for the third consecutive year.

Miriam White Williams wrote a book entitled Dealing with Cancer & Other Serious Illnesses published this year. Miriam is the wife of VT Williams, who is the son of Mrs. Cora Williams and the Late Rev. Moses Williams.

Congratulations to Kenneth Kilpatrick, son of Mrs. Yvonne Williams Kilpatrick, on his appointment to Director of Residential Affairs and Safety - Brownsville Transit Village at Carlisle Property Management.

Sick and Shut-In Our prayers go out to Mrs. Cora Williams, the widow of the Late Rev. Moses Williams and V. T. and Miriam White Williams. V.T is the son of Mrs. Cora Williams and the Late Rev. Moses Williams.

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Mrs. Julia Williams Guyton, the widow of the Late Rev. J.B. Williams is in a convalescing home in Miami. Mrs. Yvonne Williams Kilpatrick, the daughter of Mrs. Guyton and The Rev. J. B. Williams is also in the same nursing home with her mother, Mrs. Guyton.

Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell, the mother of Mrs. Ann Cheatham is now at home after a hospital stay. We ask for the prayers of our family for these family members and others whose names may have been omitted.

Home-going: It cs wctb s[^h_ss tb[t w_ r_jirt tb_ j[sscha i` ih_ i` tb_ Siutb Ffirc^[ Br[h]b’s faithful family members, Mrs. Mamie Kenty.

Mrs. Kenty leaves her sister, Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell and many family members and friends, including her niece, Mrs. Ann Cheatham. Mrs. Mamie Kenty will be truly missed by all of us.

At Large Carol Smith McQueen Allen wedded Robin D. Allen July 3, 2014. Please keep them in prayer, as only four months later, Robin suffered a severe brain stem stroke and has been in a coma since. Carol has lovingly cared for him during this time, and is in constant prayer that God will heal her beloved husband. Carol is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Hardy, who is the granddaughter of Willie and Lula Williams Hardy and the great granddaughter of John and Jennie Williams.

Merelyn Hardy was honored during a musical appreciation program in September 2013 at New Generation Christian Center for her work as radio host of "The Hardy Party" on WSTT 730 AM in Thomasville, Georgia. Merelyn is the youngest child of the late Rev. & Mrs. Willie and Lula Williams Hardy, and the granddaughter of John and Jennie Williams.

Alonzo Hardy, son of Rev. Roosevelt Hardy, and Editor for digital newspaper UNITE Ocala, was honored for his work in a mighty way! The Unite Publication received The Mary Sue Rich Harmony and Cultural Awareness Award in the BUSINESS CATEGORY Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at The City of Ocala One Ocala One America 10th Annual Prayer Breakfast at the Ocala Hilton. The Award was presented in appreciation for commitment in promoting Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness in the City of Ocala and throughout Marion County. Also, on Friday June 20, 2014, Alonzo was presented the Above and Beyond Award (only the third recipient) by Mary Ellen Poe, CEO, Hospice of Marion 51

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County, for his outstanding support of Hospice of Marion County by printing articles about the work of hospice, its staff and its volunteers. The presentation took place at company's Headquarters, Elliot Center, Ocala.

Airman 1st Class Alonzo Hardy, Jr. is currently serving in Air Traffic Control Operations in the United States Air Force at McConnel Air Force Base (Wichita, Kansas Area). He also serves on the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Alonzo is the son of Alonzo Hardy, Sr., and the grandson of Rev. Roosevelt Hardy, the great-grandson of Mrs. Lula Williams Hardy, and the great-great-grandson of John and Jennie Williams.

Royalle Johnson wedded Antonio Henton October 14, 2013. Royalle is the daughter of Mrs. Caroline Williams, the granddaughter of the late Mr. JB Williams and Mrs. Julia Boyd Williams Guyton, and the great-granddaughter of Rev. & Mrs. Lovelace and Smythie Saunders Williams.

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WFC Directory Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Lyisha Smith Alexander RR6 Box 6609 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Phone: 570-431-4034 Child(ren): Avene, Amir, Moe'c, Leroy, Avery, Ronald, Ms. Tonya Allen P.O. Box 2934 Thomasville, GA 31799 Mr. & Mrs. Robin D. & Carol Hardy Allen Phone: 216-912-8578 Cell: 216-509-4859 ladyhood@att.net Mr. A. J. Archibald 3288 Kingsdale Dr. Atlanta, GA 30311 Child(ren): Alexandra Rev. Ms. Chestina Mitchell Archibald 3288 Kingsdale Dr. Atlanta, GA 30311 Phone: 615-678-7151 Chestina Archibald revcma777@aol.com Mr. & Mrs. Curtis, Jr.& Remmy Asberry 2301 Sandstone Drive Killen, TX 76549

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Mr. & Mrs. Curtis & Remmy Asderry, Jr. 179 Aporio Court Honolulu, HI 96818 Rev. Ms. Carolyn Saunders Baisden 1802 Countryside Pl SE Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone: 770-432-2002 csbaisden@bellsouth.net csb41@aol.com Ms. Monique Baisden 1802 Countryside Pl SE Smyrna, GA 30080 Phone: 770-432-2002 monique.baisden@yahoo.com Dr. Barbara Baker 2101 White Av. Nashville, TN 37203 Mr. Bobby Belle 73 Melville Avenue Dorchester, MA 02072 Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Margaret Belle 187 Billinags Street Sharon, MA 02072 Mr. Robert Belle 73 Mieville Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124

Rev. & Mrs. Brian & Lynita Mitchell Blackwell 4115 S. Laurel Grove Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Phone: 770-739-4464 Child(ren): Angelica Gwendolyn bkblackwell@msn.com lynitamb@yahoo.com Mr. & Mrs. Dalton & Donna Blackwell 6583 Baird Cove Bartlett, TN 38135 Phone: 901-381-9722 Ms. Vernese Bowe 14721 N. W. 15th Drive Miami, FL 33167 Phone: 305-688-7157 Child(ren): Xavier Mr. Cameron Brown 11010 NW 12th Court Miami, FL 33168 Twitter: @followdjfresh Mr. Dyrell Brown 2074 S. W. Aladdin Street Port St. Lucie, FL 43943 Phone: 772-985-6219 browndyrell@yahoo.com Mrs. Alkawannah Gaines Bush 3330 NW 175th Street Miami, FL 33056 Phone: 305-624-9150

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Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Alesia Cheatham Calhoun 1102 Bridgeboro Morristown, NJ 8057 Phone: 856-278-2672 Child(ren): Mark, Jr., Isiah, Jasiyah alesiacc@ymail.com

Mrs. Contessa Charles 20730 N. E. Miami Court Miami, FL 33179 Ms. Ann Jones Cheatham 219-34 112th Road Queens Village, NY 11429 Phone: 718-468-7206 queenofsheaba18@yahoo.com

Mrs. Betty F. Champion 2809 Tradewinds Trail Orlando, FL 32805 Phone: 407- 422- 8015 maxwell6008@att.net

Mr. & Mrs. Elijah & Jennifer Cheatham 2119 Waipulani Court St. Pearl City, HI 96782 Phone: 202-744-5794 Child(ren): Brittany, & Aaliyah

Mr. David M. Champion 1340 Abraham Street Tallahassee, FL 32305 Phone: 407-590-1136 championdavid@att.net Mr. Lewis G. Champion 404 King Springs Village Pkwy, Apt 171 Smyrna, GA 30082 Phone: 678-594-3148 Mrs. Roberta Baker Champion 2112 Buena Vista Pike, Apt. 212 Nashville, TN 37218 Phone: 615-251-4919 Ms. Tymy Champion c/o Rev. Ann C. Shaw 8311 N. Novaway Av. Kansas City, MO 64152 St. Louis, MO 63132 Rev. George L. Champion Jr. P. O. Box 734 Tucker, GA 30085 Phone: 770-912-7955 vision2k@hotmail.com

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Mr. Eugene Cheatham 8030 NW 15th Avenue Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 305-693-6320 echeathamjr@gmail.com

Ms. Shavontia Cochran 750 Dalrymole Road Apt K-4 Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 404-285-9503 shavontia.cochran@gmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Tony R. & Sierra Cohen 309 W. Shoreline Dr. Avon Park, FL 33825 Child(ren): Destini & Deasia Mr. & Mrs. William & Patricia Cook 1897 NW 74th Way Pembrooke Pines, FL 33024 Phone: 305-761-9455 Child(ren): Sydney Green-Cook mrgametime@comcast.net

Ms. Jasmin Cheatham 141-09 180th Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11434

Mr. Kevin Covington 1898 NW 57th Street Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-634-5227

Mr. Shawn Cheatham 219-34 112th Road Queens Village, NY 11429 Phone: 718-468-7206 Child(ren): Jasiha

Mr. & Mrs. Walter & Barbara Farmer Covington 1135 NW 110th Street Miami, FL 33168 Phone: 305-751-6285

Mr. Terry Cheatham 237 SE 1st Street Dania Bch., FL 33004 Phone: 954-601-7165

Mrs. Gladys Crawford 730 N. W. 187th Dr. Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Mr. Yamin Cheatham 219-34 112th Road Queens Village, NY 11429 Phone: 718-578-8156

Mr. Lawrence Crawford 730 N. W. 187th Dr. Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Ms. Lucy Hardy Davis 12950 N. W 22nd Av. Miami, FL 33167 Phone: 786-427-3160

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Ms. Rebecca Davis 1155 Old Monrovia Road Apt 5C Huntsville, AL 35806 Phone: 352-687-0535 Rev. Mrs. Ethel Delaney 4 Delford Ct. Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: 800-525-6982 revswp@aol.com Rev. Ms. Valerie L. Delaney 3870 Butler Drive Loganville, GA 30052 Phone: 205-240-3656 valdelaney@hotmail.com Rev. & Mrs. Keith & Bengy Ellison 206 Turtle Creek Drive Huntsville, AL 35806 Phone: 912-844-0047 Child(ren): Yvonne, Faith Chestina, & Kaitlyn Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Chantel Williams Fisher 830 N. E. 212th Terrace Miami, FL 33179 Mr. Chester Floyd c/o 4065 Mayapple Court Decatur, GA 30034 Mr. Joshua Floyd c/o 4065 Mayapple Court Decatur, GA 30034 229-413-0007 Ms. Ayanna T. Ann Francis 3001 RT 130 South Delran, NJ 8075 Phone: 646-670-6449 francis.ayanna24@yahoo.com 55

Ms. Edith Franklin 140-9 Elgan Place Bronx, NY 10475 Phone: 718-379-1107 Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Jung "Jennifer" Williams Freeman 250 Pharr Road, N. E., Unit 212 Atlanta, GA 30305 junghairsalon@gmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland & Ravina Gary 1598 N. W. 4th Av., Apt 202 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 786-413-6950 Child(ren): Cleveland IV, Kaleah Ms. Joy Gary 5000 Madison Street Hollywood, FL 33201 Phone: 305-469-9728 Mr. & Mrs. Herbert & Christine George 145-64 175th Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 Phone: 718-314-3328 Ms. Bernice Gilbert 2103 Fletcher Street Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: 229-226-3251 Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Latara Gillard 32 Honeysuckle Way Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856 Phone: 334-614-5272 Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Latara Gillard 32 Honeysuckle Way Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856

Mr. & Mrs. Carlton & Patricia Green 21 Alexander Dr. Washingtonville, NY 10992 Phone: 718-617-7195 Mr. Stanley Green 320 S. Harrison St., Apt. 14L East Orange, NJ 0 Phone: 973-676-5218 Mr. Stephen Green 320 S. Harrison St., Apt. 14L East Orange, NJ 0 Phone: 973-676-5218 Mr. & Mrs. Vernal & Joyce Green, Jr. 241 West 101 Street, Apt. 7B New York, NY 10025 Phone: 212-729-1705 jdlreed@yahoo.com Mrs. Julia Williams Guyton 18905 N. E. 25th Av. Miami, FL Phone: 305-692-2366 Mr. & Mrs. Todd & Sandra Haddock 2252 Gilmore Crossing Lane Nashville, TN 37218 Phone: 615-299-0334 Child(ren): Tatyana, Tlease, & Seth dsddk@aol.com belaireannex@gmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Todd & Alisha Haddock, Jr. Ms. Audrey Hadley 1459 Riverwalk Trail, Apt B College Park, GA 30349 Phone: 768-356-4618

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Mrs. Cynthia Hadley 11561 S. W. 125th Street Miami, FL 33126 Phone: 305-251-4038

Ms. Sandra Henry 2304 Frankfort Street Winter Haven, FL 33881 Phone: 863-662-4644

Mrs. Alice Hardy 25 Severance Cir Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-297-0684 216-791-7528 alicehardy@roadrunner.com

Mr. & Mrs. Barry & Harriett Hickson 4612 Setter Court Nashville, TN 37207 Phone: 615-299-0113

Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo & Sheryl Hardy 6107 S. W. 81st Street Ocala, FL 34476 Phone: 352-237-1117 uniteocala@yahoo.com Mrs. Betty Hardy 10 West 135th St., Apt 70 New York, NY 10037 Phone: 212-283-3520 Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Diane Hardy 11 Oxford Drive, #8 Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 678-895-3712 Rev. & Mrs. Roosevelt & Dorothy Hardy 720 Metcalf Road Thomasville, GA 31757 Ms. Versie Hardy 1897 NW 74th Way Pembrooke Pines, FL 33024 Phone: 305-624-7843 Mr. Derrick Harris-Jenkins Phone: 682-217-6161

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Ms. Ebony Hillsman 4115 S. Laurel Grove Road Douglasville, GA 30135 ebonyhillsman@gmail.com Ms. Joyce Horne-Harley 2911 Gillmar Street Deltona, FL 32738 Phone: 386-789-2981 Ms. Demetrice & Venola Howard 11010 NW 12th Court Miami, FL 33167 Phone: 305-757-0027 Mr. Gary Howard 1605 SW Terrace Miami, FL 33125 Mr. & Mrs. James & Geraldine Howard 11010 NW 12th Court Miami, FL 33168 Phone: 305-757-0027 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Linda Sykes Howard 10306 Oakview Pointe Terrace Gotha, FL 34734 Phone: 407-656-0855 Child(ren): Kendra & Lucinda faye7983@gmail.com kendrah92@yahoo.com

Ms. Latosha Howard 7927 New River Drive Apt 12-304 Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407-922-7707 latosha_hwrd@yahoo.com Rev. & Mrs. Ronnie & Felecia Hurst 5306 Coral Vine Lane Kissimmee, FL 34758 Mr. Javon Jenkins 724 Pine Circle Greenacres, FL 33463 Phone: 561-324-5525 Mr. & Mrs. John Edward & Jessie Champion Jenkins 1544 6th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: 561-659-5281 jenkinjejo@aol.com jenkinjohn68@aol.com Mrs. Kenya Jenkins 5081 Palo Verde Place West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Phone: 561-889-4386 Child(ren): Kia & Jalen Rev. Dr. Leeomia Williams Kelly 100 Golden Isles Dr., PH 6 Hallendale, FL 33009 Phone: 954-457-8222 revdrlwkelly7@gmail.com Mr. Zach King 17950 NW 5th Ct Miami, FL 33169

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Mrs. Marie Yvonne Williams Kilpatrick 18905 N. E. 25th Av. Miami, FL Phone: 305-692-2366 Mr. & Mrs. Al & Sylvia Williams Kirkland 19610 NW 3rd Court Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-770-9262 Mr. & Mrs. Charles & DeCarla Covington Lee 653 N. E. 204th Lane Miami, FL 33142 Child(ren): Devin & Brandon Ms. Stacy Levarity 3340 N. W. 197th Terrace Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Child(ren): Ladarious, Anmari, Jason, Steve Mr. Craig Lewis 1957 N. W. 3rd Street Miami, FL 33136 crg.lws1@gmail.com Ms. Angela Lovejoy 1701 N. W. 207th St., Apt 108 Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Child(ren): Samiya, Christa Ms. Beverly Lovejoy 750 Dalrymole Road Apt K-4 Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 404-316-8893 bdlovejoy@bellsouth.net Ms. Darlene Lovejoy 3031 N. W. 184th Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Phone: 305-654-1382 Child(ren): Kiara 57

Ms. Marilyn Lovejoy 903 Magnolia Street Thomasville, GA 31792 Ms. Ava Lucas 1128 West 12th Street Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: 863-382-6568 Child(ren): Ahmaud Mr. & Mrs. Jelani & Jade Oliver Miller 535 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Ritchie Morris 1594 Fieldgreen Overlook St. Stone Mountain, GA 30088 Phone: 770-987-0816 Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Miriam Williams Lyn'Ah'Ping 21904 S. W. 93rd Place Miami, FL 33190 Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Inola Marcus 4618 Whiting Drive Sebring, FL 33870 Phone: 863-382-6568 Child(ren): Tony R. Cohen, Jr., Mr. Gary Mboya 11240 S. W, 163rd Street Miami, FL 33157 Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Danette Walker Mincy 14807 Tongue Av. Bouie, MD 20715

Mr. Clement Minnis c/o 100 Golden Isles Drive, PH 6 Hallendale, FL 33009 Child(ren): Leeomia, Daniel mold0000@yahoo.com Mr. & Mrs. Wilford & Debby Minnis 2119 NW 49th St Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 786-261-5599 Child(ren): Arrington, Conita wilfredm368@yahoo.com Mrs. Annie Lee Farmer Mitchell 8030 NW 15th Avenue Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 305-835-2595 Ms. Ella Williams Mitchell 13215 N.E. 6th Av., Apt 209 North Miami , FL 33161 Phone: 305-981-5092 Mrs. Patience Champion Mitchell 4115 S. Laurel Grove Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Phone: 770-962-0450 patiencemitch@yahoo.com Ms. Patricia Mitchell 1401 N. W. 138th Street Miami, FL 33157 Phone: 786-376-4467 Child(ren): Justin Christopher Young, Jr. patlmb.pm@gmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Marchella Mitchell c/o 813 Wee Kirk Rd. Atlanta, GA 30316

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Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Regina Mobley 2006 Ostawood Avenue Orlando, FL 32818

Ms. Jewel Oliver 6500 Whittlesey Blvd.

Apt 217 Columbus, GA 31909

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Cynthia Montgomery 15794 Glenn Willow Lane Wellington, FL 33414

Mr. Patrick Oliver 535 NE 107th Street Miami Shores, FL 33161 Phone: 305-756-7887 Child(ren): Samekia

Ms. Marynell B. Moody 905 Traceton Antioch, TN 37013 Phone: 615-399-9939 Ms. Joyce Hardy Moore 1400 Floane Blvd.

Plainville, NJ 7060 Phone: 908-985-6983 Ms. Marie Hardy Morgan 620 51st Av. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Mrs. Carolyn Williams Murray 3340 N. W. 197th Terrace Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Colleen Nix 12551 Blue Eagle Way Jacksonville, FL 32225 Phone: 904-220-8480 Child(ren): Kenya, Dwight, Dwayne paul25navy@aol.com colleenmnix@aol.com Ms. Jade Oliver 535 NE 107th Street Miami Shores, FL 33161 Phone: 305-756-7887 Child(ren): Chyanne

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Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Joyce Williams Oliver 535 NE 107th Street Miami Shores, FL 33161 Phone: 305-756-7887 Ms. Diane G. Peterson 419 Raleigh Avenue Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: 229-226-1386 Child(ren): Kentara, Natasha Mr. & Mrs. Perry & Marsha Plaine 3503 Nelson Meadow Lane Greensboro, NC 27406 Children: Perry Jr. and Brianna Phone: 336-324-3293 pplaine@gmail.com mplaine1@yahoo.com

Mr. & Rev. Kevin & Lavesshia Pryor 2075 Cross Ridge Trail Richmond, KY 40471 Phone: 859-779-5166 vee.pryor@gmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Ali & Jackie Ragin 5700 Sonoma Trace Antioch, TN 37013 Phone: 615-220-2072 Child(ren): Patricia, Zakee, Arisa aragin24@yahoo.com Mr. & Mrs. David & Xavier Ragin 2 Glennwood Court Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: 912-450-1720 dragin63@gmail.com xraginslp@gmail.com Mr. Derek Ragin 94 West Street Oundle, PE84EF, UK Mr. & Mrs. George & Shevonne Williams Ragin 14721 N. W. 15th Drive Miami, FL 33167 Phone: 305-688-7157

Mr. & Mrs. James & Cornelia Wilson Previlus 5544 Narathon Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32244

Mr. & Mrs. George & Shevonne Williams Ragin 14721 N. W. 15th Drive Miami, FL 33167

Ms. Carolyn Prophet 770 N. W. 207th St. Miami, FL 33169

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Halyna Virgil Richards 2281 Villard Crossing Tucker, GA 30084 Phone: 404-295-3350

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Mr. & Mrs. Mathew & Portia Rivers 35 Girard Place Newark, NJ 7108 Phone: 973-373-9347 Mr. Matthew Rivers 37 Girad Place Newark, NJ 07108 Mr. Ramon Rivers 5270 Lake Rock Way Atlanta, GA 30331 Ms. Batryse Rollins 6708 Gallant Ct SE Mableton, GA 30126 batryse@yahoo.com Child(ren): Ean Ms. Cassandra Rollins 7270 Mirada Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Mr. & Mrs. Earl & Bobbie Rollins 6939 Navigational Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Ms. Earnestine Rollins 321 Third Avenue Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: 229-226-4627 Ms. Mary Geraldine Rollins 800 Golfview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: 850-219-0666 Ms. Vivian Rollins 419 Alexander Street Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: 229-551-9819

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Ms. Cassie V. Sanford 408 Martin Luther King Drive Thomasville, GA 31972 Phone: 229-226-0018 Ms. Jacquelyn V. Saunders 108 Crestwood Drive Thomasville, GA 31972 Phone: 229-228-6109 Mr. Jerry Saunders PO Box 360056 Decatur, GA 30330 Mr. McKinley Saunders PO Box 360056 Decatur, GA 30330 Mr. & Mrs. Titus A. & Katherine Saunders 1065 Devonshire Drive Jackson , MS 39206 Phone: 601-982-0770 Mr. Amos Saunders, Jr. Phone: 786-290-9280 Mr. & Mrs. Amos & Daisy Saunders, Sr. 1711 NW 1st Court Miami, FL 33136 Dr. & Mrs. Lonnie Sharpe 4443 Autumn Lake Trail Franklin, TN 37067 Child(ren): Trey Rev. & Mrs. Robert & Ann Champion Shaw 8311 N Novaway Av. Kansas City, MO 64152 Phone: 816-509-6019 Child(ren): Raven and Robert, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Sharon Simmons 184 Field Crest Street Cape, SC 20038 Phone: 803-536-1515 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Smith 8454 S. W. 23rd Court Miramar, FL 33024 Phone: 305-458-7402 Mr. & Mrs. Dale & Angela Stills 2815 High View Bend Lakeland, FL 33813 Phone: 863-619-6623 Child(ren): D[’L_]c[ & D[f_sb[_ Mr. & Mrs. Samuel & Angela Williams Strong Child(ren): Savier, Shanea, & Destiny Ms. Brenda Sykes 1504 East Neil Street Plant City, FL 33563 Phone: 813-758-0406 joycetwenty@msn.com Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Edward & Dianna Sykes 167 Glen Eagle Way McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 407-521-9749 Child(ren): Jonathan, Javarra, Dijone, Xavier bruceesykes@aol.com diannansykes@aol.com Ms. Cassie Sykes 8501 N. 50th Street, Apt. 1507 Tampa, FL 33617 Phone: 813-983-1424

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Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Pat Sykes 10132 Tarragon Riverview, FL 33569 Phone: 813-761-4337 Drs. Larry & Adriane Sykes 617 Spruce Street Plant City, FL 33563 Phone: 813-752-5833 Child(ren): Cory, Brian, Erica, Mr. & Mrs. Lucious & Jimmie Lee Williams Sykes 1505 East Neil Street Plant City, FL 33563 Phone: 813-752-5873 Mr. & Mrs. Derell & Robin Smith Taylor 10 Paladino Av., Apt 16C New York, NY 10035 Mr. & Mrs. Travis & Jasime Terry 250 S. W. 14th Av., Apt 48 Homestead, FL 33030 Phone: 786-752-0229 Child(ren): Lyric, Janiya Mr. Aaron Thomas 535 Clearlake Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Ms. Bathsheba Thomas 289 N. 19th Av., Apt 32 Lemoore, CA 93245 Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Cassandra Tolbert Thomas 304 Enterprise Path Hiram, GA 30141 Phone: 770-329-7578 Edward cell: 561-951-4899 Cassandra cell: 561-707-3102 ethomas561@yahoo.com 60

Ms. Jessica Thomas 535 Clearlake Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: 561-685-3235 xlady210x@aol.com Mrs. Joycelyn Jenkins Thomas 535 Clearlake Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: 561-833-6224 joycelynjthomas@aol.com Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Lovetta Thompson 14832 Heron Point Place Charlotte, NC 28278 Phone: 704-822-9111 Child(ren): Riquel, Erica, Erin ericetthompson1@gmail.com lovettathompson@yahoo.com Mr. & Mrs. Freddie & Janice Thompson 5418 Horton Road Plant City, FL 33566 Phone: 813-588-3364 Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Theresa Saunders Vasell 19720 N. W.. 11th Court Miami, FL 33169 Ms. Doris Virgil 7100 N. W. 177th St., Apt 206 Miami Lakes, FL 33015 Ms. Velda Virgil 14400 S. W. 106th Court Miami, FL 33176

Mr. & Mrs. Willie & Barbara Walden 929 Hall Road Thomasville, GA 31757 Phone: 229-228-1413 Child(ren): Ashley Ms. Marilyn Walker 13333 S. W. 283rd Street Homestead, FL 33033 Mr. & Mrs. Philip & Hattie Williams Walker 1165 NW 109th Street Miami, FL 33168 Phone: 305-696-1819 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory K. & Rosalind Walker 370 Cedar Trail Lane Harvest, AL 35749 Phone: 256-721-9220 Child(ren): Maya, Adrein, Martin, Gregory L. Ms. Cheryl Weeks 2505 N. W. 161st Street Miami, FL 33054 Mrs. Alice W. Williams 619 Spruce Street Plant City, FL 33563 Child(ren): Kimberly Mr. & Mrs. Alvin & Felita Williams, Jr. 10874 Jebs Court Jonesboro, GA 30238 Child(ren): Alvin & Joy

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Mr. & Mrs. Alvin & Florence Saunders Williams, Sr. 4613 Bakers Ferry Road, SW Atlanta, GA 30331 Phone: 404-696-2575 25846@msn.com Mr. & Mrs. Anderson & Latoya Williams, Jr. 3529 Majesty Loop Winter Haven, FL 33880 Phone: 863-294-2111 Deacon & Mrs. Anderson, Sr. & Mamie Williams 3918 Winchester Road Lakeland, FL 33811 mamiew44@aol.com Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Connie Williams 1250 NW 175th Terrace Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-216-4557 Mrs. Ann M. Williams 1308 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Plant City, FL 33563 Phone: 813-752-4866 Mr. Carlton Williams 4727 N. W. 15th Court Miami, FL 33147 Ms. Caroline Williams 1813 Wee Kirk Road Atlanta, GA 30316 Phone: 404-241-2384 Mrs. Contessa Williams 1180 NW 155th Lane, Apt. 106 Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-635-6594 Child(ren): Chistropher, Harold, Timothy IV 61

Mrs. Cora Williams 6951 NW 2nd Court Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-754-7671 Mr. Darryl Williams 411 NE Fonie Street Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: 386-752-2076 Mrs. Dora Williams 4722 Alhama Street Orlando, FL 32811 Phone: 407-423-2839 Dmwmema@gmil.com Mrs. Dorothy Belle Williams 7 Oak Hill Drive Arlington, MA 33157 Ms. Faye Williams 411 NE Fonie Street Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: 386-752-2076 Mr. & Mrs. Floyd & Toni Williams 9589 Washington Circle Jonesboro, GA 30238 Phone: 770-473-0318 floydwilliams@bellsouth.net

Mr. & Mrs. John B. & Katrina Williams 433 East Romana Drive Rialto, CA 92376 Phone: 909-875-9949 jbw9@roadrunner.com Mr. & Mrs. John Todd & Vindella Williams 3627 Autumn Ridge Parkway Marietta, GA 30066 vindella@bellsouth.net Mr. Kevin Williams 119 Park Street, Apt 1 Redwood City, CA 94061 Mr. & Mrs. Marcus & Robyn Williams Child(ren): Jaden Ms. Melissa L. Williams 1624 N. W. 188th Ter., Apt F Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 786-344-3743 Mr. Michael Williams C/O 250 Pharr Road, N. W., Unit 212 Atlanta, GA 30305

Mr. Jimmy Williams 827 N. E. 199th Street, Apt 204 North Miami Beach, FL 33179 Phone: 305-490-7313

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Diane Williams 2344 Ranchland Drive Savannah, GA 31401

Mr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. 889 N. W. 214th St., Apt 205 Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-282-4382

Ms. Ophelia Williams 250 N. E. 191st St. Miami, FL 33179 Phone: 305-431-8050 Mr. Otis Williams C/O 619 Spruce Street Plant City, FL 33563

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Mr. & Mrs. Ozell & Hye Williams 602 Haystack Landing Road Newport News, VA 23602 Phone: 757-874-2206 owilliams11@cox.net Mr. Plummer Williams, Jr. 4727 N. W. 15th Court Miami, FL 333147 Mr. & Mrs. Radie & Charlotte Williams 17141 NW 24th Court Miami, FL 33056 Phone: 305-621-4047 Child(ren): Latasha, Radie, Jr., Nicole Mr. & Mrs. Ralph & Debra Williams 1624 NW 188th Terrace Miami, FL 33169 Phone: 305-625-8593 Child(ren): Brice, Ralph, Jr., Chiante Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Pearl Williams 307 Cross Street Douglas , GA 30153 Phone: 912-331-0067 Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Vanessa Williams 1300 Oxford Drive

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Conyers, GA 30013 Phone: 770-918-0499 Child(ren): Adrienne mbcusc@bellsouth.net Ms. Rozita Williams 1813 Wee Kirk Road Atlanta, GA 30316 Phone: 404-520-1706 Ms. Sharon Williams 4500 NW 11th Pl Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-635-6594 Ms. Sharon Farmer Williams Phone: 812-288-6942

Ms. Cornelia Wilson 5544 Marathon Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32244 Phone: 786-374-4332 Mr. General Wilson 678-860-8404 Mrs. Glenda Wilson 820 NW 58th Street Miami, FL 33127 Phone: 305-758-9939

Ms. Sharon L. Williams 374 A Macdonough Street, Apt 1 Brooklyn, NY 11233

Ms. Lacharmer Wilson 3760 N. W. 171st Terrace Miami Gardens, FL 33055 Phone: 305-757-5523 Child(ren): Jaden Tyree Beasley

Mr. & Mrs. Shaun & Sandra Williams 11726 Seamarsh Lane Fayetteville, GA 30214 Phone: 770-460-1271

Ms. Henree Delaney Wright 36531 Quakertown Lane Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: 248-426-8515 Child(ren): Kierra

Ms. Tracielle Williams 433 East Romana Drive Realto, CA 92376 Phone: 909-875-9949 Child(ren): Bridget

Mrs. Bessie Young 2112 Buena Vista Pike, Apt. 214 Nashville, TN 37219 Phone: 615-259-7681

Mr. & Mrs. VT & Miriam Williams 13100 SW 110th Ave. Miami, FL 33176

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In Memory of General Williams, Junior This 46th Reunion is also dedicated to General Williams, Junior, who served as National Treasurer of the WFC for eight years. Following is his obituary, reprinted with minor modifications.

General, known to family and friends as "June" was born June 1, 1940 in Plant City, Florida to the late Mr. and Mrs. General and Cassie Williams, and is the grandson of our Fruit John Williams.

June was the fourth oldest of six children.

June graduated from 1958 and furthered his A&M University with a Upon completion of his entered the US Army Major before retiring in for the US Postal served as greeter at

Mashall High School in education at Florid degree in Mathematics. college career, June and attained the rank of 1971. He also worked Service many years and Wal-Mart.

June became a member Baptist Church as a leadership of Pastor attended Sunday and served as the

of St. Luke Missionary child under the C.W. Burns. He School, Bible Study, Church Treasurer.

On February 8, 2014, the Lord called June to his heavenly home. His brother, Love Williams, preceded him in death.

The entire family cherishes June's memory and miss him dearly.

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