Donald "Don" Williams, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 23, 1951, in Madisonville, KY. He was raised in a children's home and stayed there until he was sixteen years old. Donald was a kidney transplant recipient over fourteen years ago from a sixteen-year-old young lady, Bryce Elizabeth Hazelett from West Virginia. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Pyro Coal Company and was also a construction worker. He loved watching Gunsmoke and many western tv shows. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Donald loved his church family and was an active member of Fellowship Temple Church.

He was preceded in death by his bonus mom, Betty Rickard Maciag.

Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Kay Rickard Williams of Madisonville; sons, Danny (Shanna) Williams, Scotty (Diane) Williams, and Wesley Tichenor; daughter, Tonya (Mitch) Cotton; grandchildren, Kenzie (Brian) Kepley, Alexis Tichenor, Jordan Tichenor, Trever (Hannah) Williams, Brandon Williams, Candius Turpin, and Ashli Williams; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Fellowship Temple Church, 300 Weldon Street, Madisonville, KY, with Bro. Mitch Cotton, Bro. Gene Rickard, and Bro. Daniel Joyner officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the church.

Pallbearers are Sid Coleman, Jordan Tichenor, Brian Kepley, Heath Puckett, David Rickard, and Brandon Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Tichenor, Stroud Rickard, Danny Williams, and Bill Rickard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Temple Church, 300 Weldon Street, Madisonville, KY, 42431.