William Louis Springfield, 83, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 6, 1941, in Nebo, KY, to the late Effie Jane Ranes Pleasant and George Lee Springfield. He retired as a machine operator from ODM. He loved singing, gardening, and woodworking. William was a Jehovah Witness.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Springfield and Alford Springfield; and sisters, Irene Nesmith, Virginia Taylor, Christine Clark, and Agnes Springfield.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Carolyn Springfield-Forbes; daughters, Melinda (Edward) Martin of Dawson Springs, Rhonda Ann (Larry) Putty of St. Charles, KY, and Vicky (Kevin) Woolhouse of Wheeler, WS; eight grandchildren; five step grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Haulk officiating. Burial to follow at Old Salem Cemetery, 1050 Old Salem Lane. Sacramento, Kentucky, 42372.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Ed Martin, Larry Putty, Kevin Woolhouse, Thomas Martin, Joshua Putty, and John Woolhouse. Honorary pallbearers are Benjamin Martin, Keaton Putty, and Braxton Putty.