Background
West, Williams George was born on July 31, 1921 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States. Son of George William and Ira Mae (Redd) W.
West, Williams George was born on July 31, 1921 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States. Son of George William and Ira Mae (Redd) W.
Associate of Arts, Lamar College, Texas, 1941. Student, Rice Institute, Houston, 1940.
Electronic technician United States Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California, 1945—1946. Real estate salesman Griffith, Walker & Lee, Inc., 1946—1949. Manager Trust Finance Company, Stockton, California, 1949—1955, Prudential Acceptance corporation, South Gate, 1955—1957.
Vice president United California Bank, Los Angeles, 1957—1976. Senior vice president Home Bank. Loan administrator Signal Hill, California, since 1976.
Vice president Home Interstate Finance Services, Inc., Signal Hill, secretary, director, since 1983. Secretary Bancorp Venture Capital, Inc., chief finance officer, since 1983. Treasurer Long Beach Local Development Corporation, board directors, since 1984.
Treasurer Pacific Hospital Long Beach Foundation, trustee, 1984, St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, Long Beach, 1984. Vice president Long Beach Civic Light Opera Association, board directors, 1984. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Since a human being is the central factor in the plan of salvation, the Gospel must be taught, understood and accepted by him.
The diversity of religious expressions is guaranteed by the separation of church and state. However, church and state should interact in different social and political fields for the benefit of the whole society.
Spiritual support, encouragement and challenge should be major strengths of a Christian community.
Member of California Bankers Association (director since 1984), Indiana Bankers Association Southern California (president 1984-1985), Kiwanis (Long Beach).
Married Carolyn Lavina Graff, July 18, 1942. Children: George E., Stephen L., David W., Carolyn Cecelia West Tesdal.