The Robert Russa Moton Museum invites you to join us for a special afternoon honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. J. Samuel Williams Jr. — a steadfast leader whose ministry, courage, and community service shaped Prince Edward County during pivotal moments in history.

This annual gathering brings together community members, faith leaders, and families to celebrate Rev. Dr. Williams’s enduring impact.

Presiding: The Honorable Megan L. Clark

Welcome
The Honorable A.D. “Chuckie” Reid, Vice Mayor — Farmville, Virginia

Invocation
Rev. James Ashton, First Baptist Church — Farmville, Virginia

Musical Tribute
Pastor T. Gayle Jones-Foster — Petersburg, Virginia

Reflections
Pastor Barbara Reed, Levi Baptist Church — Green Bay, Virginia
Cainan Townsend, Executive Director, Robert R. Moton Museum — Farmville, Virginia
Family and Friends

The Life of J. Samuel Williams Jr.
The Williams Family

Keynote Address
Dr. Omega Wilson
Innovative Strategies Consulting, LLC — Glen Allen, Virginia

Musical Selection
“We Shall Overcome”

Call to Action
Elder Warren A. Reid
Bland-Reid Funeral Home — Farmville, Virginia

Benediction
Rev. Everett Berryman

Refreshments to follow.

This day serves as both a remembrance and a call to continue the work Rev. Dr. Williams championed — building unity, faith, and service that uplift generations