of Mountain Home, AR
August 30, 1960 - September 16, 2022
Kenneth (Ken) Lesley Williams, 62, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Ken was born August 30, 1960 in Ruleville, Mississippi to Curtis L. and Mildred J. (Nell) Williams.
In April 1970, Ken's parents moved the family to Gassville, Arkansas, where Ken attended Cotter Schools and graduated in 1979.
Ken married the love of his life, Laura Deatherage, on April 10, 1981 in Clarkridge and soon after moved to Mountain Home, where he was employed by Harold Tucker Auto Parts and soon began volunteering between the Mountain Home Fire Department and Mountain Home Police Department. As fate would have it, Ken was hired on at the Mountain Home Fire Department full time in 1987. Later in his career, he was promoted to Fire Inspector until he was appointed to Fire Chief in 2003. After 17 years as Fire Chief, Ken retired in June 2020. Ken had a love of music and racing. He raced at Midway, Flippin and West Plains for many years. He enjoyed playing music with his younger brother and sister-in-law of the Leslie Williams Band, sometimes singing a song or two, including "Amanda" by Waylon Jennings. His family, especially his sons and grandchildren were very important to him. He loved spending time with them, taking them to the lake and river and teaching his grandson, Kenson, to play guitar. There were frequent fish fry's at Ken's home or just sitting around the fire pit or target practicing, enjoying not only family but good friends as well. Any other spare time he had was spent in his shop tinkering with cars or other projects and volunteering his time to Kiwanis.
Ken is survived by his wife, Laura of the home; sons, Justin (Kimberly) Williams and Heath (CeeCee) Williams; grandchildren, Madison, Kenson, Kelsey, Jordan and Jaycee Williams, Kaydence Estes and Kingston Campbell; his mother; Mildred J. (Nell) Williams; sister; Pam (Curt) Dicks; brother; Lonnie (Leslie) Williams and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins; one aunt and one uncle both from Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his dad, Curtis L. Williams; maternal and paternal grandparents and brothern Donnie Williams.
A visitation for Mr. Ken Williams will be held at the Mountain Home Church of Christ on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.
Laura and family,
Ken was my second cousin. I barely remember him but still feel the shock of his passing. I can't imagine the loss to you and your family. We posted on each other's Facebook occasionally and I sensed his kindness and thoughtfulness. Prayer and love to you all. Carolyn Postlethwaite
Laura, word's can't describe how sorry I am. Living so far away and out of touch from everyone is hard for me especially hearing and reading about this tonight. I truly am sorry for your lost, your partner and love of your life. I will be praying for you that God gives you the strength to make it through this.
Laura, you and your family are in our hearts and our prayers. So sorry to hear this.
Love,
Steve and Karen Fouts
Im so sorry for your loss I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your sweet family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a special man always with a smile on his face. His greeting was always to ask how I was doing along with a hug. The love he had for you and your family was always on display when you were together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Laura H.
Laura and Family,
You all are in our thoughts and Prayers. Ken was a wonderful man. Words can't take away the pain and heartaches. I pray God will bring you all peace and comfort during this time. So many wonderful memories to share about Ken. God be with you all.
Ken was a wonderful man. I will truly miss him as will many others. He blessed our community in so many ways. Praying for his lovely family and grateful community.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HAVE KNOWN THE WHOLE FAMILY EVER SINCE WE CAME DOWN HERE. KEN WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND AN EXCELLLENT FIRE CHIEF. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. PAUL AND LINDA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Ken touched many lives during his short time on this earth and he will not be forgotten. We will continue praying for all of you in the hopes that you may receive some comfort during this time of loss. Our love is with you all.
Dear Williams Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It has to be a comfort to you to have such good, positive memories. They will be with you forever.
We are here to do whatever you need. Justin, we are just" down the road" if you need us. You know I love you.
Dwain and Nancy Reed
My prayers for all of the family and friends who knew him. Courtney has known Ken for a very long time. I only know Justin. Ken must have been a great father and friend just by me knowing Justin on the way he is as his son. Sorry for the family's loss, God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ken's family. Ken was a wonderful man and it was very clear he loved you all very much. He will be greatly missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Ken loved everybody. If you knew him, he made you feel like you were his best friend. Prayers to Laura and the family.
My most sincere condolences for your family and loved ones. He was one of the good ones!
Laura & family,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorry. Although no words can really help to ease the pain you feel, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Chris Johnson
As long as i can remember its been
''Ken & Laurie''. I am so very sorry.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for all of you. Ken was Fine man and was loved by all. He left this world leaving an unforgettable legacy ðŸ'•
Laura my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
Laura and family,
We are so sorry for you're loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Ken served our community proudly and made a huge impact in many lives in our community.
My family is truly going to miss Ken. He and his family have meant the world to us. He will be missed.
Ken was a GREAT MAN&FRIEND. He will Greatly missed. Many up at Square One Music are asking about him. He was a staple there. We're saddened by the families loss. Kenson will always have a safe place at Square One. RIP BROTHER
Ken was a GREAT MAN&FRIEND. He will Greatly missed. Many up at Square One Music are asking about him. He was a staple there. We're saddened by the families loss. Kenson will always have a safe place at Square One. RIP BROTHER
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Ken was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed.
Nell and Laura.......My heart aches so much for you and the rest of the family. Hang on to the good memories ! That will help ease the pain and get you through this. Fly high, Ken.
Laura and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I am honored I got to know him and call him my friend. My heart breaks for all of you. I will keep you all close in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Williams family so sorry for your loss. Only knew Ken few years in high school but was a great guy even then. I know he will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort in upcoming months
Lots of good memories going to school with Ken. He was such a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sending prayers to Laura and all the family.
We love you Kenâ¤ï¸
My most sincere condolences for your family and loved ones. He was a great man, and all that knew him loved him. Your loss is felt by the entire community.
Life long friend....
We are believers...born again!
This is not goodbye,
When I come home, I'll see you then!
Miss you Tire Patch!
Thinking of you ,Laura and all the family,
Love y'all and my God comfort y'all in this very hard time.
To all of my family, I love you all so much! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May god put his arms around y'all and guide you through this with love and light. May he give y'all strength through the sad days. Rest In Peace Ken, my Cuz, my sweet friend ðŸ'-ðŸ™ðŸ'-
So very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his precious arms around you all in this time. Love you all and Ken will be greatly missed!
There have been many good memories, and Ken will we greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to the family and many friends left behind.
So proud to have known Ken! What I will remember the most is how much he loved Laura and his family, how he loved to laugh and his zest for life. He had integrity and decency and was just an all around good guy. You will be missed my friend.
Sending our prayers to all of you!
Our thoughts and Prayers go to the whole family. Ken will be missed by many. Always a smile on his face and a hug every time we saw him.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
May you Rest in Peace, Ken. The world has lost a great person when you gained your wings.
Laura, Nell and family - My heart goes out to you in your loss - too soon, too young. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Nell you raised such good kids - Ken was a credit to you. I will never forget the first time I met Ken and Laura - it was the first wedding Randy Dunham photographed professionally and I helped with it, later I worked with Nell, then Laura at the bank. From the early 70's I knew this family - caring, fun, decent people. May God be with you and give comfort in the days to come.
sending much prayer!!!
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Laura and her family. The whole Williams family , Nell, Pam, Lonnie, Leslie and Kurt is the closest most loving family we have ever met.
My deepest sympathies to the Williams family. Many memories with Ken and all of the family and North Central Arkansas Speedway. May God wrap his arms around all of you during this most difficult time. Mary Jane
To all of Ken's family and friends. I am praying that you find peace and that God comforts you as only He can. May He hold you each in His hands as you heal. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Prayers buddy
Ken was a wonderful family man, friend to all! He will be missed but May his memory stay close to all our hearts forever! Our condolences to all of the Williams family! Ken will watch over all of you with a smile , a song and a tight embrace for the love he had for you all! RIP Ken !
Thank you Ken for always being my friend,
You will be missed by many.
May God bless your family in this difficult time ðŸ™
Ken will always be missed by his happy smile. He always had a moment to visit with everyone. Our prayers are with the family during this time & with the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Williams Family. I only lived for a short time next to them in Gassville, but I've been part of their Family ever since. My prayers go out to all who loved this great Man. Rest easy Mr. Ken.
Sending utmost love and deepest sympathy to the entire family. May God comfort all in the days to come. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be missed.
So very sorry to hear of his passing,,,,
I am very happy to say that I got to know Ken, laughed with him, had good conversations, and he will truly be missed. I am very lucky to have gotten to know him. Saying prayers for you all.
Sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man . God be with his family.
I was only around Ken for a few years when he was a teenager. He was a fine young man, and I knew he would grow into a great husband and father. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing, and I am praying for all the family.
Our Love & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
This is like a nightmare i look forward to Ken and Lonnie always picking on Pam in fun like siblings do but she gives it right back This is a horrible nightmare my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Williams family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
So sorry for your loss, and my God hold you in his arms and give you peace in your heart, Prayers for all your family ðŸ'™ðŸ™ðŸ'™
Ken was a great asset to his community and to his fellow man. I always enjoyed visiting with him over the years. My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Hold on to all of the great memories.
Our deepest sympathy to Laura and all the Williams family.Ken was a great friend to many people.He was always there for his family and friends and always ready lend a helping hand to anyone.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My prayers go out to the family. So sorry for your loss.
He was a second father to me and a very good friend. I pray for peace and comfort.
To Laura and family shock WE have always thought Ken was a blessed man in so many ways he was a wonderful son,father and most of all one most precious husbands of all time.we will miss him terribly and hope that you know that,I love and pray for you Laura I wish you only the best.Nell words cannot Express how things are going just know we care and love all of you very much.
You have our heartfelt and deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Ken was a good and kind man who touched so many lives. We are praying for you Laura and all of the family members. Pam I know how much you loved your brother and will miss him. Hugs and much love to all of you. We pray that your memories will comfort you and bring you peace.
Laura and family, Aunt Nell, Pam and Lonnie our prayers will be with you during this time of grief. Ken was a special man. Even after not seeing him for years, we could pick up like we'd just seen seen each other the day before. The world is a lesser place without him. We'll miss him.
Prayers for Laura an family
All our condolences, prayers and love to the Williams family. We were so sad to hear of the loss of Ken. He was a great guy. You have our heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. Let all the precious memories help carry you through this very sad time.
Duane & Eva O'Doniel
Gods Speed Ken
Heaven has gained a wonderful angel.
He will always be all of y'all's guardian angel.
So sorry for your loss.
Ken had a servant's heart. He was always ready to help someone. All that knew him lost a friend. Prayers for his family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Laura and the whole Williams family. Were all so shocked and sad to hear this news when 2 weeks ago we were all enjoying a day on the lake together! We love you guys â¤ï¸
We are so saddened about Ken. We pray God give Laura, children, grands, aunt Nell, Lonnie, Pam and family strength to face days ahead. We love you all. Hugs
Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to Laura and Family!
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ken. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Prayers.
Ken you will be missed brother..Love you
We are sending our prayers for you and your family. Our hearts are saddened for your loss. I know heaven gained a great man in Mr. Williams. He will be missed.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ken was a very nice man. My dad talked about him a lot when he was still alive. Dalton McCracken
Look up .God will be with you .
Sending love and prayers to you all.
What a shock and what a loss for the whole area. We all just need to support the family and hope that they will all be OK. Some say that tomorrow is never guaranteed.................but it is if you are a Christian. We'll all be together some day. The journey is never without some storms.
To Kens entire Family, I was honored to have Ken for my friend. I will cherish that friendship forever. Never forgotten and always my friend . Rest In Peace My friend.
Love Colleen McCracken
To Kens entire Family, I was honored to have Ken for my friend. I will cherish that friendship forever. Never forgotten and always my friend . Rest In Peace My friend.
Love Colleen McCracken
You were one of the nicest, kindest people I've ever had the opportunity to meet. You will be dearly missed. Rest easy friend.
So very sorry for your loss. Ken was one of the nicest people we knew. A good neighbor and always willing to help. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace chief.
Condolences for Ken's family. My late husband walked the halls with him at Baxter Health many years for inspection's. He thought a lot of Ken.
Our deepest condolences to all of Williams family!
Words can only touch a small portion of what we all have list in Kens passing. His quiet helpful demeanor will never be replaced. His abilities are well known. His happy attitude are well known. His joy is well known. So many people have been touched by his kindness. His calm voice will always be floating around his family through troubling times. I pray that all his family will know of a surety that he is with his maker and carrying on the work he has for him now.
A great guy and friend who got along with everybody. Whatever you had going, if you needed help, Ken was there. I feel blessed to have known him.
Are hearts are broken as the Williams family morn another untimely loss in their family. We are praying for God to wrap his loving arms around you all and comfort you and give you peace and strength for the days to come.
In loving memory of Ken Williams
Ken and I worked together briefly when Ken was a teenager. He always called me Ma'am. I would tell him over and over to call me Helen as I was 18 and he 16. He said if his daddy caught him calling me by my name he would whoop my rear. We compromised and he called me Miss Helen. A few years later he married my cousin Laura. Our kids went to school together and we had social gatherings many times through the years, at the lake, cookouts, at the races, four wheeling. He called me Miss Helen till the end. We loved Ken's joking and laughing. Our sons would help with Ken's race cars when they were younger. Our family loved Ken and Laura's family. Laura, Justin, Heath, Ms Nell and the rest of the family we send our love and may God comfort you as only he can.
We can not find the words to describe how sorry we are about this . we thought of him as family and a great friend.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the families for peace and comfort. Bruce and Shirla Hill
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends of Ken.
Will be missed but the memories will not be forgotten.
Ken will truly be missed by us. He was always a smiling and welcoming face whether at the race track or around town. Just a great person. God Speed #35!!!!
Thoughts and Prayers for you Laura and the family. May you feel God's Comfort..
My deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort to all of the family. Ken was so loved and respected in the community by many of us.
I hope you make as much of your afterlife as you did on this rock. I'll miss you.
My love and prayers are with you allâ¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»
thoughts and prayers for the family of Ken. He was a great friend and great leader. I was always proud of his accomplishments as I know you all were.. I will miss him.
Sending our love an prayers for the family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious ken . Praying for everyone
Love from your friends Lana an Randy
Our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the family's loss prayers
Our kids grew up with Justin and Heath. Ken was always supportive of all kids and didn't hesitate to pat them on the back and give them good compliments on whatever they were doing. Such a nice man and we remember him fondly.
God Bless you all. I pray for Comfort for you all.
Laura & family:
May God comfort you during this sorrowful time with wonderful , happy memories.
Ken was a great husband, father, son, brother and friend to all that met him. He will be missed by all. All our love to his Mother, Wife, Sons, Grandchildren, Brother and Sister and all of his extended family and many friends. With all our love,
Trey & Tamera
His work on earth has been done!
So sorry to hear of Ken passing. Sending prayers for comfort for his family. I was a classmate of Ken. Always a super nice guy.
Remembering Ken back in 1979.He and my Son Ben J Dilbeck were Best Friends,played music together with Darrell Marler and several other classmates at the house,and Graduated together from Cotter.Ben was having a party after graduation.In came Ken with a change of clothes and his toothbrush.,Dad said I could come if I stayed all night ,where can I sleepThink I said probably on the floor.Ken was always so friendly,and always had time to visit.So Very sorry ,and My Love and Prayers to the Family.Thinking he and Ben J are again playing music together .
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all.
Love and hugs to all, especially Laura and Pam. A gifted soul who will be missed by so many. May his love, smile and humor be the first things that always come to your minds and hearts when you think of him.
Laura,Justin,Heath and all the family
So sorry for your loss
Sincerest of sympathy and utmost condolences
Paula Roddy
Terry Harris family
Debra Harris family
Kim VanTine family
Our hearts go out to you all
Laura and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Ken. The Williams family and the Rollers go way back. Our friendship has been viable for decades. Ken will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to have known and loved him. We count ourselves in that group. Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. Sending up prayers that you will be comforted by all the good memories you have of Ken. Those memories are precious. Praying for all your family.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Ken was beloved by all who were fortunate enough to know him, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, and community. May he rest in peace and may happy memories comfort those he left behind.
Pam and Mrs Nell. My thoughts and prayers are for your family. May God wrap loving arms around all of you at this time.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of the Williams family. Love y'all