of Mountain View, AR
January 22, 1920 - January 1, 2019
Howard Ellis Nesbitt, 98, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Stone County Nursing and Rehab. Howard was born on January 22, 1920 in Herpel, Arkansas to the late Omer and Dosha (Harper) Nesbitt. Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a longtime member and deacon at Herpel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer who will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Howard is survived by his son, Jim Nesbitt and wife Debby of Mountain View, Arkansas; two dauthers, Debbie Condrey and husband Gary of Mountain View, Arkansas and Jan Rector and husband Mark of Pleasant Grove, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Stacy Woody and husband James, Cindy Crisman and husband Rick, Jeffery Ellis Nesbitt and wife Karman, Michael Tinkle and wife Tasha, Jason Howard Tinkle and wife DeeAnn, Tate Ellis Rector and wife Caribeth, Carrie Steele and husband Jeff; as well as sixteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Dosha (Harper) Nesbitt; his wife of 54 years, Grace (Foster) Nesbitt; two brothers, Loyd Nesbitt and Dwain Nesbitt; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Friday, January 4, 2019 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 PM also at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Gary Don Fletcher and Gary Green officiating. Interment will be at Herpel Cemetery in Herpel, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Mike Knight, Foster ''Cotton'' Knight, Jimmy Lynn Foster, Steve Dean, James Woody, and Rick Crisman. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Wilson, Dr. John Dawson Irvin, Jeffery Nesbitt, Tate Rector, Jason Tinkle, Michael Tinkle, Chris Crymes, Bill Nesbitt, Johnny Moore, and Coy Moore.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Herpel Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 2093, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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5 Condolence(s)
Barbara Stecker
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
I’m Shirley Gorder’s daughter. My husband and I and our daughter,Karen (who has remained in communication with the Nesbitt family), have wonderful memories of Howard, Grace, and the entire family. Knowing all of you and experiencing life on Herpel Road has enriched our lives. We will always remember Howard and Grace, their kindness, their hospitality and their willingness to embrace our little group of outsiders from another area of the country and make us feel like we belonged as we shared life along the beautiful Rocky Bayou. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know we will always treasure memories of your entire family.
Nick & Jerilyn Nicholson
Friday, January 4, 2019
For several years we had the privilege of having many visits with Howard. We treasure those times. He was one of the finest men we ever knew. We will not be able to be at the funeral services but know that our hearts are with you. Rest in peace, Howard & peace be with you to his family,
Lue Carrillo
Thursday, January 3, 2019
We can trust in God to fulfill his purpose because, "Not a promise failed out of all the good promises that Jehovah had made to the house of Israel; all of them came true." So what kind of reputation does God establish? God is full of promises and we can count on him.
Brenda and Tommy Thomas
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Tommy and I both are sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in this time of grief.
Dawn and Jacob Branscum
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Jan, Debby and families,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawn and Jacob Branscum