Howard Williams
September 04, 2017
Howard Williams
Des Moines
Howard “Howie” Williams, 75, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017, at Veterans Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born February 18, 1942, to Edna Warren and Kenny Williams. Howard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Ellis Island Bar. Howard enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching NASCAR, going to the bar, and drinking coffee and playing video games.
Howard is survived by his son, Howard (Miranda) Williams, four brothers, Kenny (Velma) Williams, Larry Williams, Boots (Karen) Warren, and Greg (Dee) Warren, three sisters, Linda Warren, Karen Scott, and Connie Young, grandchildren, Jordan, Alena, Trey, Hailey, Matthew, Talor, Stone, Cali and Lane, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny Williams and Edna Warren, step-father, Bud Warren, brother, Meredith Williams, two sisters, Sally Ellis and Joann Sly, two sisters-in-law, Sharon Williams and Julie Williams, and brothers-in-law, Joe Young and Foz Scott' nephew, Danny Scott.
A celebration of life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Croatian Center, 6575 Indianola Road, Des Moines, Iowa with military honors following. Burial will be at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Renee
09/22/2017
Howard I am already missing you. I remember when you got your rider and told me I will be mowing for you from now on. I couldn't do enough to repay you for your kindness. Thank You for your service to the USA Rest In Peace my Friend
Ron
09/07/2017
Howie I first remember going to your house on a Sunday with my dad while you guys drank coffee and you calling me a turkey. fast forward 40 years and you called me the same thing, lol... I will miss going back home and seeing you and Larry at the bar and yea thanks again for the tickets! RIP cousin..
Connie
09/07/2017
Howard I'm going to miss you so so much it,s going to be strange not taking care of you any more I have for 25 yrs we had a lot of Dr,s appointment,s trips to Maynard,walmart, dollar store and tool store. I love you so much Howie love (sissy) connie