Gary Howard's Obituary
Gary Howard, 76 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, January 15,2025 at Willard Walker Hospice after a brief illness. He was born December 17,1948 in Fayetteville, AR to Bill and Donna (Dennis) Howard.
Gary retired as a store manager for Wal-Mart after thirty years. In retirement he loved to substitute teach, play golf and support the Fayetteville Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks He was a member of Christ Church NWA as well as The Elk’s Lodge for forty six years.
He was preceded in death by his father, late wife Mary “Woody” Howard, and daughter, Lee Books.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Howard, mother, Donna Reed, and children, Dr. Mary Collins and husband Kevin, Stephanie Chase and husband Tracey, Adam Howard, Jonathan Bay Howard and wife Jessica, Robyn Gilbert and husband Jim, Melissa Noble and husband Rick, Janet Cotton, twin brother, Larry Howard and wife Julie, twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21st from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 22nd at Christ Church NWA 4201 North Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR. A private burial will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Gary loved bright colors so please feel free to wear bright colors to the service to honor Gary.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church NWA, P.O. Box 10798 Fayetteville, AR 72703 or The Salvation Army 219 West 15th Street Fayetteville, AR 72701.
To sign the online guest book please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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