BENTON — Paul Earvin Williams,

73, of Benton, Ark., passed away July 17, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1950, in Des Arc, Ark. to the late Arlie Lee “Bud” and Syble G. (Voiles) Williams.

Paul graduated from UCA with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He and Doris owned and operated Williams Tax Service, with offices in Benton and Sherwood, for over thirty-five years. Paul loved fishing, playing the stock market, and a cold beer. He was a big jokester and believed in having a good time. One of Paul’s favorite places to be was at his second home in Griffithville, Ark. where special memories were made with his family and friends. Paul also enjoyed spending time riding in his boats, four wheelers, side by sides, or in his Mercedes Benz convertible, affectionately called his “Super Car”. Family and friends were very special to Paul, and he was very generous to them. Paul is dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Preceding Paul in death are his parents; and a nephew.

Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of fifty years, Doris Kay Williams of Benton; daughter, Sara Elizabeth “Sara Beth” Williams of Tull; three grandchildren: Alazae “Alli” Sharp, Teegan Sharp, and Arianna Hooker; siblings: Janice West and husband Lynn of Pangburn, Carlos Williams and wife Deb of Shirley, Joyce Williams of Griffithville, Danny Williams and wife Brenda of Griffithville, Delores Winfrey and husband David of Floyd, and Tonya Tacker of Searcy; nine nieces and nephews; and many special family members and friends who love Paul and will miss him always.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 22 at Welcome Home Cemetery, Griffithville, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.