Howell, Jim Lee b. September 27, 1914 d. January 4, 1995 Professional Football Player, Coach. As head coach of the New York Giants, he will perhaps be best remembered for guiding the franchise to the 1956 NFL Championship. After attending Lonoke High School in Arkansas, he played collegiate football at the University of Arkansas. Additionally, he played collegiate basketball and achieved All-SWC honors in 1936. Signed as a non-drafted player by the Giants in 1937, he appeared in 74 regular season games during eight seasons with the Giants (1937 to...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Lonoke Cemetery, Lonoke, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA
Reed, James Byron b. January 2, 1881 d. April 27, 1935 US Congressman. Elected to represent Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1929. Also served as a Member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives in 1907. (Bio by: K) Lonoke Cemetery, Lonoke, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA