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Michael Lynn Williams obituary, Sonora, KY

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Michael Williams Obituary

Michael Lynn Williams, 74, of Sonora, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born in May 16, 1951, the eldest son of Norbert and Frances Williams.

Michael was saved June 30, 1966 at Center Point Hardin County.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Martha Sue.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Susan Lynne Patterson Williams; seven children, Rebecca Lynne (Stephen) Copelin of Clarkson, Michael Stuart (Jackie) Williams of Upton, Jason Andrew (LaCosta) Williams of Clarkson, Samuel Lee (Gerri) Williams of Campbellsville, Amanda Dawn (Hardie) Jones of Roundhill and Kelly Suzanne (Hank) Van Meter and Amy Lou (Jacob) Riggs, all of Clarkson; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Mark (Jackie) Williams of Upton; a sister, Norita (Don) Wink of Sonora; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, March 17, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Upton, with the Rev. Brandon Fields officiating. Burial follows in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Mar. 15 to Mar. 18, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Michael Williams

Mar

17

Service

1:00 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Miss. Baptist Church

1506 Pleasant Hill Rd., Upton, KY 42784

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29 West Western Ave., Sonora, KY 42776

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