Doyle James Howard

Doyle James Howard, 69, of Paragould, died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born on September 9, 1938 in Greene County the son of the late Dave and Della Howard. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Benny Rogers, Albert Rogers, David Laverl Howard; sisters, Wanda Warren, Emma Rawls, Thelma Wiseman and Viva Andis. He was a dairy and crop farmer and a member of Village Creek Church of Christ. He is survived by his sons: Chris Peterson of Mayo, Florida, Larry Howard, Kenny Howard both of Paragould; daughters: Karen Rogers of Paragould and Belinda Phillips of Franklin, Arkansas; brothers: Amos Rogers, Carl Rogers, both of Paragould, Frank Howard of Marmaduke; sister: Bert Forbs of Paragould; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Dwight Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.