Richard was born on September 4, 1928, in De Queen, Arkansas to his father, Fred Howard, and his mother, Minnie Edgington.
In 1955, he married the love of his life, Alice Watson in Little Rock, Arkansas, and had two beautiful daughters. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Richard honorably served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge from the service, he dedicated his life to his family. Being a hardworking man, Richard was an excellent provider. He worked for a gas company until he retired in 1975.
His pride and passion was spending time with his family. He loved fishing and gardening. Richard was part of the Chaparral Rock Hounds Club.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, Fred Howard and Minnie Edgington; and his siblings: Pat Howard, JJ Howard, Clae Howard, Buck Howard, Anne Ontjes, and Minnie Conner.
Richard will be greatly missed and always be remembered by his loving family and friends.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 2 p.m., at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery.
Richard was born on September 4, 1928, in De Queen, Arkansas to his father, Fred Howard, and his mother, Minnie Edgington.
In 1955, he married the love of his life, Alice Watson in Little Rock, Arkansas, and had two beautiful daughters. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Richard honorably served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge from the service, he dedicated his life to his family. Being a hardworking man, Richard was an excellent provider. He worked for a gas company until he retired in 1975.
His pride and passion was spending time with his family. He loved fishing and gardening. Richard was part of the Chaparral Rock Hounds Club.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, Fred Howard and Minnie Edgington; and his siblings: Pat Howard, JJ Howard, Clae Howard, Buck Howard, Anne Ontjes, and Minnie Conner.
Richard will be greatly missed and always be remembered by his loving family and friends.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 2 p.m., at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery.
Inscription
SSGT US AIR FORCE
KOREA
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement