Lonnie Howard

April 6, 1940 - July 30, 2011 CHOCTAW Lonnie James Howard, age 71, of Choctaw, OK, was born on April 6, 1940 in Shamrock, TX. He was the son of Hal J. Howard & Hazel S. (Harvey) Howard. He left this life on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Choctaw, OK. Lonnie graduated from Choctaw High School and Central State University in Edmond. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Nancy Rutledge in Nicoma Park on December 19, 1969. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Christian Church. Lonnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and welding. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Howard, Choctaw, OK; 1 daughter & son-in-law, Holly & Larry Shatswell of Choctaw, OK; 1 sister, Joan Hagar of Edmond, OK; 4 grandchildren, Haley, Madison, Alexandra and Levi; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at the Choctaw Road Baptist Church, Choctaw, OK, with Rev. Rick Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Jones IOOF Cemetery, Jones, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK. A guest book is available to share your memories on-line. Please visit www.smithparks.com