Howard Lee Williams was born November 23, 1969, in Columbus, MS to Curtis Davis and Bessie M. Poindexter Williams. He was self-employed as a painter. Howard departed this life on November 5, 2023 in Jackson, TN.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Henry L. Williams and Theodis Williams; three sisters: Mary A. Beard, Beulah R. Williams, and Edna Williams; one grandson, Johnny Davis.

Howard leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Annie Davis Williams; children: Rashanita Davis, Angela Harris, Shakevist Davis, Akeem Davis, Rodriquez Allen; sisters: Mary Poindexter, Lula Stewart, Honey Harris, and Idella Lowery; brothers: Jessie Williams, Curtis Williams, Fredrick Williams, and Willester Williams; nine grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.