Bill Fitzgerald: Williams had an impact on Raleigh

Williams’ impact on Raleigh

Barry Saunders’ Aug. 4 column “He’s led Raleigh, from 17 to 95” about Wesley Williams brought back many memories.

As a young man working for Raleigh Savings & Loan in the early 1960s, I saw Williams walking up and down Fayetteville Street as if his coat tail were on fire. He was always in a hurry to go somewhere and seemed to know every merchant in town and wanted to help them improve their business and the community.

I did not fully appreciate his efforts at the time, but in retrospect now realize it was residents like Williams who made Raleigh the vibrant city it is today.

This story was originally published August 4, 2015 at 5:40 PM with the headline "Bill Fitzgerald: Williams had an impact on Raleigh."