Background
Williams, William John was born on August 10, 1928 in Penn Yan, New York, United States. Son of Freeburn and Josephine Charlotte (O"Keefe) Williams.
Williams, William John was born on August 10, 1928 in Penn Yan, New York, United States. Son of Freeburn and Josephine Charlotte (O"Keefe) Williams.
Juris Doctor, University Richmond, 1955.
Associate Hunton, Williams, Gay, Powell & Gibson, Richmond, Virginia, 1957—1963. Assistant counsel Republic Steel Corporation, Cleveland, 1963—1971, general counsel, 1971—1973, vice president, general counsel, secretary, 1973—1976, executive vice president, 1976—1980, vice chairman, 1980—1982, president, chief operating officer, from 1982, also director. Director Society Corporation, Society National Bank, Republic Supply Company, Reserve Mining Company, Reomar, Mooney Aircraft Corporation, Beatrice Pocahontas Company, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Republican Hogg Robinson.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1954.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1954. Member Association General Counsel, American Iron and Steel Association. Clubs: Pepper Pike, Mayfield Country, Union, Metropolitan Washington.
Married Sara Jane Washeim, September 2, 1950. Children: William J., Anne Ross Williams Flanigan, David B., Robert F. Association.