William Lewis Howard, Jr. of Heavener, Oklahoma was born January 20, 1943 in Jackson Township, Missouri to William Lewis, Sr. and Violet Mae (Handley) Howard and passed away March 5, 2019 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 76.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Linda Kay Howard of the home
Three daughters:
Shelly Smith and husband Scott of Rudy, Arkansas
Leslie Shipman and Samantha Pierce of Howe, Oklahoma
Linda Louise Edwards of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Five sons:
William Lewis Howard III and wife Theresa of Girard, Ohio
Lonnie Dale Donaldson and wife Teresa of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Johnny Lee Mundy and wife Nicole of Howe, Oklahoma
Matthew Mundy and wife Kendra of Howe, Oklahoma
Timothy Coker and fianc Chelsea (Gomez) of Poteau, Oklahoma
Three sisters:
Dorothy Fowler
Shirley Moncrief
Fleta Fern and Michael Terry
One sister-in-law:
Tina Howard
Five brothers:
Robert Howard of Missouri
Harold Howard of Missouri
Dewayne Howard of Missouri
Richard Howard of Missouri
Kenny Howard of Missouri
28 grandchildren
14 great-grandchildren
Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Dawn Hughes; one son, Larry Eugene Ferguson; three brothers, James, Raymon, Edward (Yogi) Howard; one sister, Ada Sayre and husband, Wayne; and a sister-in-law, Edyth Howard.
William was a long-time resident of the area and retired from the military where he served his country in the United States Navy. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Era. William loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
A committal service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at the United States National Cemetery with military honors by the U. S. Navy in Fort Smith, Arkansas with Reverend Ray Weaver officiating. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Heavener Assembly of God Church in Heavener, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Graveside Service
U.S. National Cemetery
Friday, March 15, 2019
10:00 AM

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Memorial Service
Heavener Assembly of God
Friday, March 15, 2019
1:00 PM

Heavener, Oklahoma