The Division of Adult Parole Operations reports retired parole agent Jeff Williams passed away Aug. 28, 2025.
Williams began his career with the department as a correctional officer at Wasco State Prison in May 1994. In 2001, he promoted to sergeant at California State Prison, Corcoran.
Williams returned to Wasco State Prison in 2002. Then, in 2003, he promoted to correctional counselor.
Four years later, he promoted to parole agent and began working at the Bakersfield Parole Office. He remained there until retiring in December 2020.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 20, at Canyon Hills Church, 7001 Auburn St. in Bakersfield.
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