I was born in Farmerville, Louisiana.  I grew up in Bossier City, Louisiana.  I was blessed with a christian mother who was a member of the Lord’s church.   I have one sister, Pam Bates, who is also a member of the church. In 1971 I married Debbie Hickox, whom I met at Bennett Street Church of Christ.  Debbie and I have two sons, Brent Williams of Columbus, Ohio, and Philip Williams of Shreveport, Louisiana.  Both are Christians.  I have one granddaughter, Jennifer Williams, in Columbus Ohio. After high school I attended VoTech.  My career was in the area of industrial a/c and boilers until retirement.  After retiring I worked part time in the same field as a sales associate for five years. My hobbies include deer hunting, shooting, and reloading, avid gardener, and mechanic, especially old Jeeps WW2 vintage.