William Howard Christmas

William Howard Christmas obituary

William Howard Christmas

William Christmas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by London Funeral Home and Crematory - Lewisburg on Sep. 8, 2025.

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William Howard Christmas, age 69, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Howard was born December 5, 1955, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, to the late George and Edith Rutledge Christmas. He was a farmer and worked at the Experiment Station in Lewisburg. He enjoyed working in his yard, trimming trees and working on cars in his spare time.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Blackwell and Vickie Christmas.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Kathy Adams Christmas; one daughter Cherish Thorp of Lewisburg; two sons, John Christmas (Amanda) of Lewisburg and Justin Christmas of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Ware and Diane Williams.

A family memorial service will be announced at a later date.

London Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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