Member of Governor's security detail passes away

January 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday shared the tragic news that a member of her security detail, Justin Williams, passed away at the age of 42 after his courageous battle against cancer. The governor issued the following statement:

"Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams. Justin has served on my security detail since 2019 and tomorrow would have marked 19 years of service as a state trooper. Justin was a professional in every sense of the word. He was effective, worked well with his colleagues, my staff and me. Truly, he was a real gentlemen.

"This Earth will be a little less bright – and funny – without Justin, but I am confident he is at peace with God in Heaven. My prayers are with his family, especially his daughter. God bless, Justin! He was a faithful public servant until the end." – Governor Kay Ivey

In addition to his 19 years as a state trooper, Williams earned his Bachelor of Science, as well two masters from Faulkner University.