Rick Williams (Georgia politician)

Ricky Alvin Williams (born September 24, 1952) is a funeral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, and politician from Georgia. Williams is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

For other people named Rick Williams, see Rick Williams (disambiguation).
Rick Williams
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 145th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded byRusty Kidd
Personal details
Born
Ricky Alvin Williams

(1952-09-24) September 24, 1952
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Donna Williams
Children3
ResidenceMilledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationFuneral homes co-owner, cemetery co-owner, politician
Other namesRicky Williams, Ricky A. Williams

Education

Williams attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.[1]

Career

Williams is a co-owner of funeral homes and cemetery. [1]

On November 8, 2016, Williams won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. William defeated St. Sen. Floyd Griffin with 56.57% of the votes. [2]

Williams won the open District 145 seat vacated by Independent Rusty Kidd. Williams took office on January 9, 2017. District 145 covers all of Baldwin County, and a significant portion of Putnam County.[3][1]

On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Williams won the election unopposed and continued serving District 145. [4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Williams won the election and continued serving District 145. Williams defeated Quentin Howell with 56.16% of the votes.[5][1]

Personal life

Williams' wife is Donna Williams. They have three children.[1]

References
  1. "Rick Williams' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  2. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. TEGNA (2016-11-09). "Williams wins Ga. District 145 House race". 13wmaz.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
  4. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  5. "GA State House 144". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
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