Personal Information

• Residing at 104 South Salem Ave., Sumter
• Born Oct. 9, 1945 in Sumter
• Son of the late Rev. Benjamin F. Canty, Sr. & the late Rena (Smith) Canty
• Graduated from Morris Coll., A.B., 1967, B.D., 1972, D.D. (Hon.), 1981
• Graduated from Benedict Coll., LLD (Hon.) Morehouse School of Religion, I.T.C. postgraduater studies
• Married to Toye J., 5 children, Bryant, Ralph, Jr., Serena, Christina and Richburg Williston
• Pastor, Savannah Grove Baptist church, Effingham, 1969-
• Pres., Job's Mortuary, Inc., Sumter, 1970-
• Pres., Iris Communications, Inc., (WICI-FM), Sumter, 1988-
• Pres., Bd. of Dirs., Congress of Natl. Black Churches, 1999-
• Pres., S.C. Morticians Assn., 1991-94
• Pres. Black Concerned Clergy Assn., Housing Development Corp. 1991-93
• Pres., Progressive Natl. Baptist Convention, USA, 1981-82
• Pres., S.C. Baptist Congress of Christian Educ., 1978-82
• Moderator, Black Concerned Clergy Assn., 1988-91
• Trustee, Morris Coll., 1984-93
• Bd. of Dirs., Wateree Comm. Actions, Inc., 1990-93
• Bd. of Dirs., Comm. Immediate Care Facility, 1994-
• Omega Psi Phi Frat, Inc.
• NAACP (Life mem.)
• Gen. Council, Baptist World Alliance, 1981-83
• Bd. of Dirs., Natl. Council of Churches of Christ, 1980-84
• Prev. serv. in House July 9, 1991-99.