Steven Ray Howard, age 60

Steven Ray Howard, 60, of Conway passed away January 2, 2022. He was born March 25, 1961 to Herman Howard and Clara Howard Torquato.

Steven is preceded in death by his father Herman Howard; step-father Charlie Torquato; and his brother Randy Howard.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Sharon Howard of Conway; Daughters Holly Howard Prater of Gainsville, Florida, Stephanie Howard of North Little Rock, Sierra Howard of Cabot; grandchildren Rain and Rome Buchannan, London Prater; sister Jacque Forrest (Matt) of Jacksonville; mother Clara Howard Torquato of Belton, Missouri; mother-in-law Margie Dawdy of Jacksonville; and a host of nieces, a nephew and many friends who will miss him dearly.

Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed drag racing. He was a former police officer for the City of Mayflower and Cammack Village. He truly loved his family and friends. He will be forever missed.

A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday January 6, 2022 at A Natural State Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held Friday January 7, 2022 at 10:00am. An interment will follow at Rest Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400