Charles Clifford Howard

Charles Clifford "Junior" Howard, Jr. age 81, of Wilson, died Friday, at St Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Charlie was a musician playing at the Reynold's Park Dance for 15 years and also was a busdriver for the Senior Bees. He was born in Paragould the son of the late Charles Clifford, Sr. and Della Lee Edwards Howard. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Christine Howard, children, Debbie Blankenship and Danny Howard, grandchildren, Kristy Clayton and Greg Howard, and sisters, Barbara Stevens and Wanda Howard. He is survived by his wife: Ruby Howard of the home; sons and daughters-in-law: David & Judy Howard and Jim & Belinda Howard all of Paragould; stepdaughter: Barbara Worsham; step son-in-law and step daughter-in-law: Danny and Jeanie Fortner all of Keiser; sisters: Maxine Lawson and Thelma Pickney; brother: Glen Howard all of Paragould; 11 Grand Children and 18 Great-Grand Children. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel at 1:00 PM, Monday. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery.