William's father and two of his uncles had been members of St. Domingo FC, which was subsequently renamed Everton, and his relatives joined Liverpool as a result of the split from Everton in 1892.
[3] Williams approached Bill Shankly, the manager of Huddersfield Town, to ask him if he would be like to manage the "best club in the country" to which he jocularly replied "Why, is Matt Busby packing up?"
[2] Williams also appointed Bob Paisley as the trainer of Liverpool Reserves in 1954.
[4] Williams was a regular player of bridge with John Moores, the chairman of Everton F.C.
Williams also served as the president of West Derby golf club[2] His funeral was held at Anfield Crematorium.