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Henry Eugene “Gene” Howell, Jr, 61

Henry Eugene “Gene” Howell, Jr., was born on “first and twelfth of ‘56” in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Henry, Sr. and Donna Howell.  Gene passed away at UAMS on August 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was the oldest of five children.

Gene was a hardworking and loving man who had a smile for everyone.  He loved spending time with family and friends around a good meal.  Gene also enjoyed raising pigs as a hobby. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Donna, son Bradley, sister Carrie Wood and father-in-law Guthery Hall.

Gene is survived by his wife Debra of almost 30 years; mother-in-law Ramona Hall; brother and sisters John (Joanie Howell), Pam (Danny) Miley, Melissa Eldried and “a brother from a different mother” Calvin “Gopher” Milam.  He will be missed by his two daughters Dusty and Andrea Henrichs; three grandsons and one on the way; three granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and numerous other friends and family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. with a celebration of  life at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. 

 

7 Comments

  • Lori Morrow Posted August 30, 2017 1:59 PM

    You were a Great man and will be truly missed. But your family will know you are always watching over them.

  • Kelsie L Hall Posted August 30, 2017 4:00 PM

    Always smiling . I never heard a bad word from or about Gene.

  • Bobby & Rebecca Henrichs Posted August 30, 2017 4:11 PM

    So sorry Dusty and Andrea. We are here for you both. Sending you love and prayers of comfort.

  • Jeanette Wood Posted August 30, 2017 5:46 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hope to be able to give you a hug soon, Debbie. Know that I will be thinking of you!

  • sunnie & tommy hankins Posted August 30, 2017 7:23 PM

    we will miss this sweet soul. always a smile and my grandson always came straight to him.fish frys wont be the same without him.

  • Mike & Rhonda Meerdink Posted September 1, 2017 8:24 PM

    Geno was a good man, I’m so glad I was able to know him. Deb, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

  • Donna (Cash) Woodney Posted September 2, 2017 1:34 PM

    Debbie, You have been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers.

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