Kenneth Raynor Williams

Background

Williams, Kenneth Raynor was born on August 16, 1912 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Kenneth Raynor and Vandelia (Perry) Williams.

Education

AB, Morehouse College, 1933. Doctor of Hebrew Literature. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1936.

Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1962. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Wake Forest College, 1963.

Doctor of Laws, Southern Illinois University.

Career

Ordained to ministry, Baptist Church, 1936; pastor, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1936-1964; instructor history and religion, Winston-Salem State University, 1936-1961; president, Winston-Salem State University, 1961-1989; chancellor, Winston-Salem State University, 1972-1977.

Achievements

• Kenneth Raynor Williams has been listed as a noteworthy university president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Former member board Citizens Coalition. Member Winston-Salem Board Aldermen. Board directors Forsyth County American Red Cross Served as chaplain Army of the United States, 1942-1946.

Member American Association Colleges Teacher Education (representative 1964-1966, director), National Council for Teacher Education (director since 1968), Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce (director) Clubs: Rotarian.

Connections

Married Edythe Williams, June 7, 1938. Children— Kenneth Raynor III, Ronald, Norman.

Father:

Kenneth Raynor Williams

Mother:

Vandelia (Perry) Williams

Spouse:

Edythe Williams

child:

Ronald Williams

child:

Norman Williams

child:

Kenneth Raynor III Williams