of Wichita, KS
July 21, 1929 - December 21, 2015
Howard Williams was born on Sunday, July 21, 1929, in the Lunenberg community in Izard County, Arkansas, to Corbit Williams and Florence Lawson Williams. He died on Monday, December 21, 2015, in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 86 years and 5 months.
Howard was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an insurance agent for many years, he was member of the Gideons International for 35 years, and a member of the Believers Southern Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sloan Williams; a son, Christopher Williams and his wife Liora of Melbourne; Step-son Greg Grizzle and his wife Virginia of San Diego, California; a daughter, Karen Caney and her husband Russ of Alta Loma, California; a step-daughter, Cheryl Crager and her husband Curtis of Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Roy Williams and his wife Paula of Wichita, Kansas; a sister Annie Weaver of Violet Hill, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Wilma Teague Williams; three brothers, Leonard Williams, Otto Williams, and Glen Williams; a sister, Mildred Cooper; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Weaver and Paul Cooper.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Melbourne, with Doyne Robertson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Smith Family Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to funeral service on Sunday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Melbourne.
Pallbearers will be Gregg Robinson, Phillip Williams, Jerry Williams, Doyle Weaver, Tim Weaver and Eric Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Weaver, Bob Cooper, Randy Williams and Eric Teague.
Memorials can be made to The Gideons International, Batesville Gideon Camp, PO Box 2982, Batesville, AR 72503
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15 Condolence(s)
Danny Crowder
Thursday, January 28, 2016
I just heard about Howard passing away today. My prayers are with the family.
Donna Allen
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Evelyn and Chris, I am sorry. Take comfort that he is with our Lord. Howard was a good man. Miss you Evelyn. Prayers, Donna Allen
Lora Hogan
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
I will remember you for your kindness, humor, and devotion to your family and the Lord.
May you rest well in the love of those others who are rejoicing in heaven to have you near. And I pray God grant your earthly family His love & grace.
Love, Lora
Barbara Cooper
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Very sorry that I cannot be with you all at this time. Please know that my heart goes out to you. Wishing you the blessing of peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Grizzle Family
Friday, December 25, 2015
Howard, you touched our lives with your kindness, love for your family and faith in God. We were blessed to have you in our lives. You will always have a special place in our heart.
With love,
Greg, Virginia, Dakota and Diego
Glen Adkisson
Thursday, December 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I always had the greatest respect for Howard.
Mike Cone
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Sorry for your loss Chris
Randall and Kim Lovelace
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
I am so sorry Chris. May God give you peace and comfort in the next couple of days.
Sue Woolard Burkhart
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
prayers and sorry for your loss I remember going to the community church of Melbourne with Bro.Howard and his wife Evelyn
margie Cooper
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
prayers from Knob Creek. Sorry for your loss. Lon was in the service with him.
Chris Pequin-Williams
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Howard always had a smiling face and a hug for me. You will be missed and I know someday we will see each other again. Prayers for the family in this time of need and the days to come. Love you all!
Zennie Pollard
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss......Thinking of y'all with thoughts and prayers......
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy. Paula and Vernon Roddy
Jim Harris
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Harris family offer our sincere condolences.
David Helm
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Sorry for your Loss
Sincerely Yours:
David Helm
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