Eldon Leroy Howe Sr. age 72, of Lonoke, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2010, born March 1, 1938 in Dewitt to William and Violet Paxton Howe. Preceded in death by mother and father; wife Marcie Howe on April 30, 2009; son Tony Phillips; and granddaughter Tiffany Phillips. He is survived by three daughters: Kimillia Ladon Howe-Carswell (Daniel) of Lonoke, Virginia Ann Howe-Nicholson (Stanley) of West Helena, Joyce Dawane Howe-Rutherford (Jeff) of Jacksonville; three sons: Richard Lewis Heavrin of Lonoke, Eldon Leroy Howe Jr. (Ann Marie) of Lonoke, William Edward Howe (Ruth Marie) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; sister: Ruby Irene Prentice of Pine Bluff; nineteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010. Graveside services 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Old Austin Cemetery. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

Published August 5, 2010