Howard "Howie" Williams, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

He was born on July 4, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Agnes Adele Zentmyer Williams and Carl O. Williams. Howard was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed for Tyson Foods and worked in the hatchery. He loved NASCAR racing and was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball. Howard was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard C. Williams, Robert O. Williams, Alfred Lee Williams, Hilliard Williams, Rodney E. Williams, and Charles D. Williams, and sister, Lyda Mae Lewis.

Survivors include his sister, Connie (Dwayne) Simpson of Lancaster, KY; brother, Harold (Sara) Douglas Williams of Green Cove Springs, FL; sister, Faye Nieumaen of Henderson, KY; brother, Delbert (Mary) Estes of Henderson, KY; sister-in-law, Carol Williams of Madisonville; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Lewis officiating. Burial to follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd. Hopkinsville KY, 42240 with military honors being conducted graveside by the United States Army.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Chris Lewis, Jimmy Williams, Dennis Williams, Clifford Williams, Eddy Griffin, and Nick Valceanu. Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne Simpson, Don White, Eddy Springfield, Bobby Williams, Brandon Biondo, and Brett Biondo.