Lowell Williams joined the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1967, while still in high school. After graduation, he went on active duty from April of 1969 to February of 1971. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier "The Coral Sea" and stationed in Vietnam, where they supported the ground troops with air support, food and other supplies. He is married to the former Carolyn Dowdy and they reside in Campbell County.