William Ralston Williams

Background

Williams, William Ralston was born on January 20, 1910 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Ralston and Beulah (Smith) Williams.

Education

Student, Central State College, Edmond, Oklahoma, 1929-1932; student, Oklahoma State University, 1933.

Career

District manager, Oklahoma City area International Harvester Company, 1935-1943; owner, Stipes-Williams Company, Altus, Oklahoma, 1943-1955; owner, Williams Investment and Insurance Company, Altus, 1955-1969; senior vice president, Fidelity National Bank & Trust Company, Oklahoma City, 1968-1983; retired, 1983. Regent A. and M. Colls. Oklahoma, 1952-1969, chairman, 1957-1964.

Vice president American Association Governor Bds. Colleges Universities American, 1958.

Achievements

• William Ralston Williams has been listed as a noteworthy bank and trust company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Altus City Council, 1948-1952. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Beta Theta Pi.

Clubs: Kiwanis (president Altus 1947, lieutenant governor 1952), Masons (33 degree, K.T., Jester), Elks. Quail Creek Country (Oklahoma City).

Connections

Married Mary E. Marsh, May 8, 1936. Chiildren— Mary J. (Mistress Charles W. Cargill, Junior), Julie D. Sher.

Father:

William Ralston Williams

Mother:

Beulah (Smith) Williams

Spouse:

Mary E. Marsh