He was a retired truck driver for Townsend Trucking and MonArk Boat Company, cutting horse trainer, a United States Marine Veteran of Korea and a member of Overcoming Faith Worship Center in Star City. He enjoyed riding and training cutting horses and was a loving husband, dad, brother, grandfather, uncle and most importantly, loved the Lord. He was a very kind and loving man.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Maxine Ahrens Howard of Star City; one son, Ricky Howard and wife Ruby of Star City; one sister, Pollyanna Gardner of Little Rock; three grandsons, Carlton Kent Howard and wife Emily and Matthew Ryan Howard, both of Monticello and Ryan Dolls of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Kelly Livingston of Little Rock; two great-grandsons, Hunter Howard and Caidyn Howard both of Monticello; one great-granddaughter, Kentleigh Howard of Monticello; one aunt, Ginna Williams of Tillar; two nieces, Alesa Dare of Little Rock and Shanon Gardner of Arkadelphia, AR.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Overcoming Faith Worship Center in Star City. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(12)
Charles & Sally Gates
Sulphur Rock, AR Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Sorry we didn't get to visit with Kent when we had planned to. He will be greatly missed. He had so much faith in me and never gave up on me with cutting horses. He was a talented horseman and we are truly blessed to have had him in our lives. Prayers to you Max and the rest of the family. We love you.John & Jacque Hunt
Mayflower, AR Monday, March 6, 2017 So very sorry for your loss, we love y'all .Lynanne Ivy
Lonoke, AR Monday, March 6, 2017 I am so very sorry for the loss of Kent. He was loved so much and I know he will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.Susan Metcalf tapp
Newport, AR Monday, March 6, 2017 Dear Maxine and family, I am sad to hear about Kent. I treasure the time I spent with you two and the precious horses. God bless you, Kent, and family. SusanKay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, March 6, 2017 Pollyanna, I am sorry for the loss of your brother. You and all his family have my sympathy and prayers!Brenda Gardner Lipton
Monticello, AR Monday, March 6, 2017 Pollyanna, I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for you & your family.Linda Hargrove
Branson, MO Monday, March 6, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with you Maxine, Ricky and family. Love to all.Glenda and Adolph
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 5, 2017 Those who we hold dear never truly leave us. Kent lives on in the kindness, the comfort, and the love he brought into your lives. Praying that his beautiful memories give you strength.Craig Glaze
North Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 5, 2017 So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May Gods love & peace embrace you all as you cherish all the loving memories.Mark McKeown
Tillar, AR Sunday, March 5, 2017 Sorry for your loss.Sherry Graves Shouse
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 5, 2017 My prayers are with your family he was a great man and now he lives with his father in heaven.......Brenda & Micheal Beaudoin
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 5, 2017 So, so sorry for your loss. Kent was a great man and we know how much you love him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.With great love and respect,
The Beaudoins