Howard B. Williams, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, in Medina, Ohio with his family by his side. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Hord Hollie and Ethel Ann S. (Johnson) Williams.

Howard was a car buff and proud member of the National Street Rod Association, the Good Guy Association, and the Early Times Custom Car Club. Anyone who met him knew he had 2 passions, cars and his beloved family.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Florence M. (Klukan) Williams; 3 sons, Howard Dean, Robert Allen, and Harry Dale (Becky); his 8 grandchildren, Howard, Jr., Carrie, Caley, Maegan, Hanna, Jacob, Ethan, and Emily; and his 3 great grandchildren, Shane, Xander, and Everly.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.