Archelaus Neal Williams, son of Archelaus Hughes and Nannie Rose Grayson Williams, was born January 12, 1890, in Bland County, Virginia and died January 20. 1072.
He attended public schools in Bland and Wythe Counties in Virginia; Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia; Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia; and graduated from Washington and Lee University with a degree in law.
After graduation, he became an Ensign in the United States Navy and served his country honorably during World War I. On returning to civilian life, he practiced law in Wytheville, Virginia.
In 1921, he married Marjorie Jones of Burrton, Kansas, who was his constant and loyal companion until his passing.
In 1934, he answered the call to Christian ministry and was ordained an Elder in the Methodist Church in Bluefield, Virginia. He served as pastor at Dunbar, VA; Keywood, Va; Charleston-Calhoun Circuit; Virginia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee and then to Bluefield, Virginia.
From the Bluefield pastorate, he was appointed District Superintendent, serving with distinction for a six-year term. From this administrative task of the church, he was appointed to the Narrows First Methodist Church and served here as pastor until his retirement in 1960.
He made his home in this community after retirement and became affectionately "Pastor Emeritus" of the entire community. He was also appointed Assistant County Judge of Giles County and served part time in this work until illness forced him to resign.
He served the Church generously and faithfully in many capacities. When his services were needed, he worked cheerfully and led with fidelity.
During his service years, he gave to children, youth, and adults a generous portion of his time and the unlimited love of his heart. We cannot measure the breadth of his influence, although members in the many parishes he served run into the thousands. These, in turn, have become better teachers and leaders in the church, and better parents and citizens because of the work he felt God had called him to perform.
The witness of his faithfulness will ever be a challenge and a blessing. We believe that each member and friend shares with us in saying of him, "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
He was loved by so many because he loved. He was filled with the joy whose basis is in God. He was a peace-loving man with a conquering patience as he related to others. His faith and love in his fellowmen, his God, and Church of Jesus Christ leave with us a legacy of challenge and hope.
The Reverend Maynard Luttrell had the eulogy at his memorial services, and interment was in the cemetery at Narrows, Virginia.
Submitted By: Henry N. Horton – Holston Conference Journal – 1972 – Pages: 283 - 284
Archelaus Neal Williams, son of Archelaus Hughes and Nannie Rose Grayson Williams, was born January 12, 1890, in Bland County, Virginia and died January 20. 1072.
He attended public schools in Bland and Wythe Counties in Virginia; Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia; Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia; and graduated from Washington and Lee University with a degree in law.
After graduation, he became an Ensign in the United States Navy and served his country honorably during World War I. On returning to civilian life, he practiced law in Wytheville, Virginia.
In 1921, he married Marjorie Jones of Burrton, Kansas, who was his constant and loyal companion until his passing.
In 1934, he answered the call to Christian ministry and was ordained an Elder in the Methodist Church in Bluefield, Virginia. He served as pastor at Dunbar, VA; Keywood, Va; Charleston-Calhoun Circuit; Virginia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee and then to Bluefield, Virginia.
From the Bluefield pastorate, he was appointed District Superintendent, serving with distinction for a six-year term. From this administrative task of the church, he was appointed to the Narrows First Methodist Church and served here as pastor until his retirement in 1960.
He made his home in this community after retirement and became affectionately "Pastor Emeritus" of the entire community. He was also appointed Assistant County Judge of Giles County and served part time in this work until illness forced him to resign.
He served the Church generously and faithfully in many capacities. When his services were needed, he worked cheerfully and led with fidelity.
During his service years, he gave to children, youth, and adults a generous portion of his time and the unlimited love of his heart. We cannot measure the breadth of his influence, although members in the many parishes he served run into the thousands. These, in turn, have become better teachers and leaders in the church, and better parents and citizens because of the work he felt God had called him to perform.
The witness of his faithfulness will ever be a challenge and a blessing. We believe that each member and friend shares with us in saying of him, "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
He was loved by so many because he loved. He was filled with the joy whose basis is in God. He was a peace-loving man with a conquering patience as he related to others. His faith and love in his fellowmen, his God, and Church of Jesus Christ leave with us a legacy of challenge and hope.
The Reverend Maynard Luttrell had the eulogy at his memorial services, and interment was in the cemetery at Narrows, Virginia.
Submitted By: Henry N. Horton – Holston Conference Journal – 1972 – Pages: 283 - 284
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