James T. "Doodle" Howell

James T. "Doodle" Howell Sr., 77, of Alexander, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born January 28, 1940 to the late Layton Howell and Elizabeth Turley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Howell and three brothers, Billy Earl, Bobby Jean, and Charles Howell. Survivors include three sons, James T. Howell Jr. (Debi) of Haskell, Layton A. Howell of Benton, and Grady W. Howell (Stephanie) of Benton; one sister, Joyce Hamilton (Wayne) of Benton; three brothers, Roscoe Turley of Little Rock, Roy Turley of Little Rock, and Raymond "Peewee" Turley of Rogers; eleven grandchildren, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Hunter, Arianna, Jullian, Riley, Kimberly, McKenzie, William, Gavin, and Michael; three great-grandchildren, Maddi Jean, Haley, and Cooper; his hunting buddy, Jerry Thompson; and his best friend, Mrs. Kobb. Doodle worked as a Millright at the Armstrong Rubber Company for many years. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge #743, the Eastern Star, and the Atkins-Wagnon Hunting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved spending his time hunting and fishing. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. A visitation will be 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2017 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.