of Searcy, AR
July 5, 1933 - July 28, 2015
Howell Gardner Clay, 82 of Searcy was born to Homer G. and Tellie A. Vardell on July 5, 1933 in Rose Bud., Arkansas and passed away on July 28, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Clay served in the United States Air Force and retired from Southwestern Bell. He enjoyed hunting, playing golf and time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wilma Holeman and a brother, Glenn Clay.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Clay, a son, Scott Clay (Patti) of Benton, two daughters Sandra McDearman (Beau) of Collierville, Tennessee, Sherry Clay of North Little Rock, four grandchildren, Clay McDearman (Jessica), Cody McDearman, Anna Clay, Abby Clay, three sisters, Audrey Joyce, Allene Showalter, Lucille Carter, three, brothers, Kenneth Clay, Darrell Clay, Billy Clay other relatives and many friends.
Visitation on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas and Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas
A special thanks to the Nurses at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy and the ICU Nurses and Physicians at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
Interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens.
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11 Condolence(s)
Kathy Melton
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Dear Barbara and Family
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May the love and closeness of family and friends give you the strength you need in the days ahead.
Darrell hickman
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
My sincere regrets to Barbara and the family I was privileged to be a pal of Howell in high school. What a fun guy he was. He had a ready quip for all occasions. I always think of him when I think of those days. And he became a good man in all respects
Jeff and Melinda Armstrong
Friday, July 31, 2015
Scott, Patti, Anna and Abby
You are in our prayers.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
May God wrap you in His arms of comfort.
Jeff, Melinda, Erica and Monica
Keith Wells
Friday, July 31, 2015
Dear Sherry and Family:
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Erlene Halcom
Friday, July 31, 2015
Dear Barbara & Family: So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Michael Tooley
Friday, July 31, 2015
Sherry,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father this week.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & your NACR family.
Laura Showalter-DeLay
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Howell brought such fun, laughter, and stability to so many lives. How blessed I feel to have known and loved him. Experiencing the many family gatherings, where he charmed us with his wit, will never be forgotten.
May you all have peace in the coming days ahead.
You are loved-
Laura
Karen Carter
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Sherry and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sherry loved her Dad so much and adores spending time with her family. I cannot imagine how hard this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Donna Anderson
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Scott, Patti, and the entire Clay family, we offer our condolences. Mr. Clay was very kind to me while I was at Arkansas State, and we know you are grieving. Know that you are in our prayers and may God give you comfort.
Becky Holeman-Harris
Thursday, July 30, 2015
We will greatly miss the love and laughter we shared with our dear Uncle Howell. May the Lord comfort all of the family during this period of sadness.
Becky
Jim Gardner
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Scott, Patti, Anna and Abby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you seek the comforting peace of God's presence. Blessings