William attended Jordan High School growing up and later became a Security Guard at Weiser Security Services as well as a Chef in Ft. Benning. He enjoyed playing sports including golf, basketball, swimming, and bowling as well as cooking, standup comedy, and going to the movies. A War Eagle fan, he loved supporting the Auburn Tigers. His main passion was his family. He loved his children and going to family events and was a devoted father who loved helping others no matter what.
He is survived by his children, Parker Hellums and Mackenzie Hellums, his wife Jennifer Hellums; his mother, Roxanne Laney; his father, Harolds Hellums Jr.; his siblings, Brandon Hellums and Brittany Hellums; and his nephew, Malaki Hellums.