Johnnie Leroy Williams

Johnnie Leroy Williams, 73, of Mt. Vernon passed away May 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born Aug. 12, 1947, in Springfield the son of J.W. and Mary Minnielee (Malady) Williams.
Williams was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Springfield and the owner of Williams and Son Construction.  He owned Midwest Pet Supply and was a dog show vendor. Williams was a member of the Ozark Kennel Club and served as the president for eight years.
On March 22, 1992, he married Linda Gail Isbell, in Springfield.
Williams is survived by his wife of 29 years; daughter, Angela Williams of Bolivar; son, Eric Curran and Jodi Fowler of the state of Washington; sister, Marilyn Grosso of Springfield;  nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Williams was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Cathy and Batina.
A visitation was held May 18, 2021, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.  Burial was held at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made payable to the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery, Ozark Kennel Club or Take the Lead, in care of the funeral home.