William Howard, age 65, of Beattyville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. — He was born January 23, 1952 in Wabash, Indiana and was the son of the late Barnett and Nellie Howard.–He was a US Army Veteran.–He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lisa Cox Barlow.-Two sisters: Annie Mullins and Reva Howard.–Three brothers: Buddy Howard, Jackie Howard and Blanton Howard.–He is survived by one son: William Howard, Jr of Paducah, TX.–One sister: Stella Day of Columbia City, Indiana.–One brother: Bobby Gene Howard of Rochester, IN.–Eight grandchildren: Dalton Howard, Steven Howard, Cameron Howard, Taylor Barlow, Christopher Barlow, Granville Howard, Liberty Howard, J.D. Howard, State Howard.–Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Emmiett Campbell officiating. –Burial in the Press Howard Cemetery, Press Howard Fork Road, Jackson, KY.–Visitation will begin on Monday at 11:00a.m.–Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.