Rev. Harold Eugene Williams, 72, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

He was born April 7, 1954, in Madison to the late Harold Everett and Nina Belle (nee Allison) Williams. Harold attended Collinsville High School, where he met the love of his life, Judy. They graduated in the spring of 1972 and were united in marriage on December 15, 1972.

Harold dedicated 33 years of service to Granite City steel, while faithfully serving as pastor of Apostolic Tabernacle for 40 years until his passing. He was a devoted man of faith who cherished time spent with his family and especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Kay (nee Nier) Williams; and a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Tony Perry.

He is survived by his two daughters, Julia (Tom) Mouser and Jessica (Ryan) Fritchley; a son, Rev. Joshua (Rachael) Williams; seven grandchildren, Molly Watts, Amon and Avery Mouser, and Reagan, Riley, Jonah, and Jude Fritchley; a sister, Connie (Frank) Maldonado; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 2118 S. Morrison Ave., Caseyville, IL.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Joshua Williams and Rev. Howard Bradshaw officiating. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Memorials are suggested to Apostolic Tabernacle and will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.