William Lester Howard

By Editor | January 17, 2025 |

William Lester Howard, 62, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home in Nicholas County.
Born April 19, 1962 in Nicholas County, he was a 1981 graduate of N.C.H.S., and a U.S. Air Force veteran and former member of the KY Army National Guard. William worked for many years as a master plumber and later in maintenance at Bourbon Heights, and was baptized at Mt. Zion Christian Church. He greatly enjoyed tinkering with his cars, beekeeping and his beloved dog, Skipper.
Surviving are his parents, John Thomas and Roberta Robinson Howard; two brothers, Harold (Patricia) Howard and Russell Howard; his sister, Della Mitchell; a nephew and three nieces: Austin Howard, Shasta (Dustin) Stoddard, Taylor Mitchell and Macie Howard; and four great-nieces and nephews: Cady and Zaden Howard and Tessa and Elijah Stoddard.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Lee Howard.
Services were 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 14th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home. Burial followed in Carlisle Cemetery.
Visitation was after 5:00 P.M. Monday.