Roy Dean Howard

August 31, 1927 - January 28, 2021

Roy Dean Howard, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Home in Fayetteville. He was born on August 31, 1927, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to William Clyde and Annie (McChristian) Howard. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline (Ball) Howard; one sister; and two brothers. Roy entered the Merchant Marines in 1945 where he served for three years. He then joined the United States Army where he spent four years serving over seas in Germany during the Korean War. He spent many years following his military service continuing to serve his fellow veterans as cook at the VA hospital. Roy was also a devoted church member at the Johnson Church of Christ for many years. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy Howard and wife Jane of Springdale, and Stanley Howard and wife Kimberly of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Christopher, Kevin, Noel, Nathan, Jordana, and Johanna; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Stuckey Cemetery in Johnson. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm.