Howard M. Williams

Howard McDonald Williams, 93, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1930 to Alexander Arlander Williams and Reva (McDonald) Williams in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Muskogee High School and attended Muskogee Jr. College, and Tulsa University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Howard served in the Army National Guard and obtained an honorable discharge. He married Janie Thayer Williams on March 15, 2003 in Muskogee, Oklahoma they shared 21 years of life, marriage and family together. Howard was a Research Geophysicist for Amoco Oil Company for many years and retired in 1984. He also worked as a radio technician for McDonald Douglas. Howard was a member of York Street Christian Church, Tulsa Glue Dobbers, Tulsa Model A Club and Wagoner Senior Citizens. He enjoyed Model A cars and radio-controlled model airplanes. He collected and repaired antique radios and model trains. Howard loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Reva Williams; his sisters, Willie Mae Nelson, and Norma Bain; his brothers, Alexander Williams Jr., James Franklin Williams, and Ward Leonis Williams; spouses Joanne Eleanor Cleveland and Connie Pittman; stepson, Jason McDaniel. He is survived by his loving wife, Janie Williams of the home; son Ed Williams and wife Patty of Broken Arrow, OK; daughter, Ann Reynolds and husband John of Owasso, OK; sister, Jeanne Ferguson of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, John Reynolds and wife Jamie of Broken Arrow, OK, Kelly Smith and husband Clint of Broken Arrow, OK, Missy Patterson of Owasso, OK, Grant Williams and wife Tami of Tulsa, OK, and Michelle Reynolds of Owasso, OK; great-grandchildren, Clayton Reynolds, Hayden Reynolds, Tyler Overholt, Tayler Patterson, Caroline Reynolds, Tate Patterson, Eva Smith , Ranger West, Jacob Reynolds; stepson, Steven McDaniel; bonus grandchildren, Jonna Reynolds, Blayne McDaniel, Avery McDaniel, Gracie McDaniel, Peyton McDaniel, Gage McDaniel Kace McDaniel, River McDaniel, Kruz McDaniel, Lynlee McDaniel, Stella McDaniel, Logan and Chance Sheets; stepdaughter, Deena McDaniel Sheets; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Shirley Thayer, Marilyn and Mark Watkins, Phyllis and Wade Kincade, and Gary and Joy Thayer; and many treasured nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. A celebration of Howard’s life will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at York Street Christian Church with Pastor James Lambert officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Ed Williams, John Lee Reynolds, Grant Williams, Clint Smith, Clayton Reynolds and Tyler Overholt serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Hayden Reynolds.

Howard M. Williams

December 7, 1930 - November 22, 2024