Bill Williams was born on 19 September 1930 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Francis M. Schaefer. He died on 22 September 1998 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA.
Umpired the 1981 National League Division Series, four National League Championship Series (1972, 1975, 1978, 1982), three World Series (1970, 1976, 1985), and three All-Star Games (1965, 1973, 1979).