DeWitt Stanton Williams was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University in 1975 and his Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University in 1985.

Elder Williams served as a missionary in French speaking Africa
for nearly nine years. He lectures, writes articles about the importance of good health and talks to young people about the dangers of drugs. He has co-authored several books. Despite his busy work schedule, Dr. Williams still finds time to stay fit. He is an avid exerciser and has run in several marathons.

He has traveled to over 100 countries lecturing against drugs and highlighting the advantages of healthful living.

Dr. Williams is married to the former Margaret Norman of Dallas, Texas, an English teacher and has two daughters; Deitrice Chapman, a family practice physician in Dayton, Ohio; and Darnella, a teacher in Washington, D.C.