Howard Earl Williams, Sr.

Howard Earl Williams, Sr. COCHRAN, GA - Howard Earl Williams Sr., 68, passed on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, peacefully at his home, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren as his battle was won. Services for Mr. Williams will be held Saturday, June 15, at 2:00pm at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in The Williams Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 14, from 6 - 8 pm at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was born in Hazlehurst, moved to Macon as a child and then later to Twiggs County in his teens where he lived the rest of his life. Mr. Williams was a Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from J. M. Huber Corporation after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Lee (H.L.) and Kathleen Ray Williams of Cochran, and preceded in death by his granddaughter Ivy Reid Williams Mr. Williams is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Cathy Nobles Williams, who was by his side and cared for him with amazing passion throughout his journey. Mr. Williams is survived by his son Howard Earl (Melissa) Williams II, of Cochran, and his children Austin, Arrie, and Ashlyn Williams, his daughter Darla Williams (Bill) Brown, of Dublin, and her children, William, Laine, and Walker Brown, and his son, Thomas Karl (Samantha) Williams, of Danville, and his children Emmy Kay, Thomas, and Elizabeth Williams. The joy of his grandchildren was certainly a driving force in his long survival of this disease. Mr. Williams was also survived by many extended family members. A special thanks to all of those who visited, cared for, and prayed for the family throughout this journey. Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes. Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.