James T Howard

James T. Howard, 84, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away surrounded by his family March 11, 2019 in Bentonville. He was born February 27, 1935 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Homer Paul and Cleta Ruth Thompson Howard. James served in the United States Marine Corp, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rogers, he was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Free Masons, and Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Rhonda Gayle Howard, his brother, Homer Paul Howard. He is survived by his wife Lois Marie Fooshee Howard; four children ,Wayne Eugene Howard of Winfield, Kansas, Deborah Gruber of Tampa, Florida, Connie Elliott of Yulee, Florida and Kathy Clark of Rogers; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of James life will be Saturday; April 20, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Rogers. A memorial service will be at a later date at the West Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Rogers. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.