Howard Francis Williams age 72 of Lebanon died Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Howard was born May 1, 1944 in Slate Hill, NY to the late Arnold Williams and Signa Francis Palm Williams. Howard was a sign painter and owner of Sign Master in Lebanon. Howard was a member of the GoodWheel Cruisers Car Club and a Master Gardener. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Williams; daughter, Laura Williams and brother Alan Williams. Howard is survived by his brother Sonny (Rose) Williams of Arcadia, FL; nephews, David (Fawn) Williams of Lebanon, TN and Patrick (Sylvia) Williams of Castalian Springs, TN along with numerous great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Howard will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials for Howard Williams may be made in care of Hunter Funeral Home. P.O. Box 68 Watertown, TN 37184.