Ira is the son of Ira Sr. and Gustella Williams. Ira has a younger sister Dominikque (20). His interests are sports and music events, his favorite movie is Sunset Park and favorite food is Seafood. Ira played on the Zion-Benton High School team that finished second in the state. He was also a finalist in the IHSA Three-point competition. Ira has been on the honor roll and also has garnered the African-American Acheievement Award.