David Francis Williams

Background

Williams, David Francis was born on September 4, 1938 in New Orleans. Son of James Robert and Celeste (Legnon) Williams.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Southwestern Louisiana, 1964; Master of Science, U. Southwestern Louisiana, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Florida, 1969.

Career

Assistant professor biology, Greensboro (North Carolina) College, 1969-1971; research entomologist, West Florida Arthropod Research Laboratory, Panama City, 1971-1974; location, research leader, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, 1974-1977; research entomologist Medical and Veterinary Entomology Research Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Gainesville, Florida, since 1977. Consultant Charles Darwin Research Station, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, since 1988, Williams Professional Cons., Gainesville, since 1989.

Achievements

• David Francis Williams has been listed as a noteworthy Research entomologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Entomological Society American, International Union for Study of Social Insects, American Registry Professional Entomologists, Florida Entomological Society (vice president 1990-1991, president-elect 1991, president 1992-1993), Georgia Entomological Society, South Carolina. Entomological Society, Southwestern Entomological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, tennis, swimming, traveling.

Connections

Married Sylvia Gail Smith, December 4, 1964. Children: Andrea Elizabeth, David Christopher.

Father:

James Robert Williams

Mother:

Celeste (Legnon) Williams

Spouse:

Sylvia Gail Smith

child:

David Christopher Williams

child:

Andrea Elizabeth Williams