Louie Williams Jr., 71, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

He was born December 24, 1953, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Louie Williams Sr. and Sue Hamby Williams. Louie was a 1972 graduate of Calloway County High School. Throughout his life, he was a hardworking and dedicated businessman, owning and operating Cypress Springs Resort and J&L Rentals.

Louie was a true gear head who had a lifelong passion for truck pulling and drag racing. He loved anything with horsepower and took great pride in working on engines and machinery. He also had a deep love for the outdoors and spent much of his life on Kentucky Lake, where he found peace and joy surrounded by nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Judy Knott Williams.

Louie is survived by his son, Bryan Williams (Lori Childress) of New Concord; daughter, Regina "Gina" Collins (Greg) of New Concord; brother, Greg Williams (Rida) of New Concord; sisters, Janet Miller (Randall) of Sedalia, and Julie Stubblefield (Neil) of Murray, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Rikki Williams, Isaac Smith, Brianna Smith, Austin Collins, Morgan Childress, and Matthew Childress; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray, Kentucky 42071. Ricky Cunningham, Buddy Bybee, David Oliver, David Cohoon, David Ginn, and Allen Hill will act as pallbearers. Burial will follow at McCuiston Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.