A Teachers’ Prayer

• Lord, let me be just what they need. If they need someone to trust, let me be trustworthy. If they need sympathy, let me sympathize. If they need love, (and they do need love), let me love, in full measure. • Let me not anger easily, Lord but let me be just. Permit my justice to be tempered in your mercy. When I stand before them, Lord, let me look strong and good and honest and loving. • And let me be as strong and good and honest and loving as I look to them. Help me to counsel the anxious, crack the covering of the shy, temper the rambunctious with a gentle attitude. • Permit me to teach only the truth. Help me to inspire them so that learning will not cease at the classroom door. • Let the lessons they learn make their lives fruitful and happy. And, Lord, let me bring them to You. Teach them through me to love You. Finally, permit me to learn the lessons they teach. Amen.

It is with profound sorrow that S. Jones F. and C. honor the memory of Mr. Chester Bruce Williams Jr., an extraordinary advocate for both children and youth, as well as his community. Mr. Williams dedicated his life to uplifting those around him, and he left an indelible mark on countless lives. He peacefully transitioned on December 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and commitment that will inspire future generations.

Meaningful services to celebrate the remarkable life and contributions of Mr. Williams will begin with a visitation, 5 pm - 7 pm, Friday, December 26, 2025 in the chapel of the S. Jones Funerals and Cremations with in Inspirational Wake beginning at 6 pm.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the sanctuary of the First Baptist-Hodgestown located in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Interment will take place in the family cemetery.