Howard Pryor McMurrian

Howard Pryor McMurrian, 73, of Minden, Louisiana passed away on January 24, 2025, in Shreveport after a brief illness.
Howard was born in Monroe, Louisiana on May 4, 1951, to William Chapman and Ethel Auger McMurrian. While growing up in Farmerville, Howard was an Eagle Scout and an avid high school basketball player. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University and earned his Certified Public Accountant credential soon after. He moved to Shreveport and was a partner at the firm Cole, Evans & Peterson. He was very proud to serve his profession as a member of the Auditing Standards Board of the AICPA.
Throughout his life he lived and worked in many places including Fort Worth, Texas, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Redmond, Washington and Sibley, Louisiana. He owned multiple businesses including GEM Shavings and FunRent in Washington and most recently Country Market in Sibley. He loved getting to know all the folks who ultimately became not just customers, but his dear friends. The staff were not just employees, but family. Howard was always about helping people to develop to their maximum potential.
Howard loved his church, St. John's Episcopal Church in Minden. He served in many capacities including multiple terms as Sr. Warden. He cherished the friendships he had with many of the members.
Howard is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Gray McMurrian, stepdaughter, Kirsten Pilgrim (John) of Junction City, Kansas, son, Wesley McMurrian of Monroe, Washington, daughter, Claire Kappa (David) of Cincinnati, Ohio, their stepmother, Sara Schaefer McMurrian and grandchildren, William, Celeste and Camille Kappa and Holland Pilgrim. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Harriet Cooke and his brother, Robert McMurrian.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Minden with a reception to follow in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1107 Broadway Street, Minden, LA 71055, stjohnsminden.org, the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, 2544 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103, hsnwla.com, or the charity of your choice.