Ronald Howard Obituary
Ronald Dayne Howard, 67, of Beebe, passed away on September 5, 2023. He was born April 29, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas to Leon Howard and Ethel Mae Nichols Howard.
Ronald served in the Texas Army National Guard and later became an installer for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company. He was the “one stop shop” for anything his family needed whether that be electrical, plumbing, gardening, and more. If he didn’t know how to do something, he would figure it out. He loved his garden and took pride in what he grew, but he loved his family more than anything. Around the holidays, his grandkids looked at him like he was Santa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon Howard and Ethel Mae Nichols Howard; brothers, Michael Lynn Howard, James Johnson; and sister Debbie Faye Peveto.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Robin Renee LaCasse Howard; sons, Stephen Wade Howard, Joseph Dewayne Gilbert (Terra); daughters, Jennifer Kaye (Howard) Bauman, Kenya Renee Gilbert Sanders (VJ); brother, Perry Howards; sisters, Darla Kaye Harrington, Donna Regnier; grandchildren, Andrea Sanders, Bubba Sanders, Chase Dewayne Sanders, Kendrick Kendral Sanders, Chase Lewis Baumann, Maribelle Howard; great grandchildren, Raziah, Zomarion, Zakari; and a host of many extended friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M> Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Smith Westbrook Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
People and places connected with Ronald
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Howard
Sponsored by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Westbrook.
Tell your own story about Ronald
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Ronald Howard's name
How to support Ronald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ronald Howard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more