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Howard RHEUARK Obituary
Born May 14, 1927, in Conway, S.C., he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and then enlisted in the Air Force where he remained until retiring in 1964. Howard then worked in Civil Service at Langley AFB from 1966 until 1982. He was past Master of Army Navy Lodge #306 AF &AM in Hampton.
Howard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Jane Rheuark; his children, Sylvia Darden and Jim King of Newport News, Nancy and Craig Matt of Delaware, Ohio, Howard and Sharon Rheuark of Hampton, and Susan and George Waters of Hampton; also the "lights of his life" were his grandchildren, Barbara Rheuark Jenkins of Hampton, Philip Matt of Delaware, Ohio, and Steven and Wesley Waters of Hampton. He is also survived by two sisters, Isla Lewis and Bertha Hughes both of Myrtle Beach.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2010, at Parklawn Memorial Park with both military honors and Masonic rites. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton.
The family would like to thank Sentara Careplex, James River East, 4th Floor, Commonwealth Assisted Living, and Heartland Hospice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard RHEUARK
BARBARA JENKINS
April 21, 2010
I LOVE YOU POP I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY, BUT I KNOW YOU'LL WATCH OVER ME AND THE BOYS. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY
Crystal, Chris and Cameron Carpenter
April 8, 2010
Howard, Sharon and Barbara our heart goes out to you for your loss. We know that this is a difficult time in life and you are all in our prayers. If there is anything at all that we can do please let us know.
Judy Crawford Strickland
April 8, 2010
Nancy,Sylvia,Howie,Susie,Mrs.Rheuark,
I was so sad to hear of Mr. Rheuark's passing. He will be greatly missed. Love all of you and remember the good times spent with your family. Praying for comfort during this time.
Joan Rountree Brown
April 8, 2010
Sylvia, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your dad.
Nikki Cooper
April 8, 2010
Sylvia, You are in my thoughts and prayers, Your Dad was so proud of his family, may the fond memories of happy times give you comfort.
Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier
April 7, 2010
To Sylvia and Nancy and the entire family, please accept our sincere condolences during this very difficult and sorrowful time. Thinking of you and saying a prayer.
Peace to all of you,
Alley and Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier
April 7, 2010
Susie,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May your memories comfort you at this time. I'll keep you in my prayers. Jackie Croom
sam perry
April 7, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael Moore
April 6, 2010
Howard has always been my favorite uncle. I will always have fond memories of our family get-togethers
Connie Jarvis
April 6, 2010
Susie, I'm am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Connie
Eddie and Linda Arnold
April 6, 2010
Sarah,
We were so sorry to hear of Howard's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.
Kalynn Hassell
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 6, 2010
Susie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Having just lost my Mother, I know some of what you are going through. May the memories of your Dad and his relief from suffering, and the love of friends and family sustain you during this time. Carol (ABWA)
Jackie Church
April 6, 2010
Susie, I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Your wonderful memories of him will comfort you.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie
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