of Searcy, AR
December 31, 1930 - December 7, 2015
Luther Daniel ''Bo'' Coward. 84 passed from this life on December 7, 2015 at his home in Searcy. He was born on December 31, 1930 to L. C. and Myrtle Maddox Coward.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Arlene Coward Fultz, Willie Mae Turner and an infant daughter.
Mr. Coward served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He attended Harding University. IN 1956 he married Doris McInturff. He retired from Sperry Vickers in 1993, where he served as Associate Buyer. After retirement he went to work for the Searcy Public School System as a beloved Bus Driver. He was an avid fisherman and also loved hunting. He was a friend to all he came in contact with and never met a stranger.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Doris Coward, two daughters, Cherri Hogue, Denise Winter, two sons-in-laws that he thought of as sons, Gary Hogue, Jim Winter, Five grandchildren, Jeremy Hogue, Daniel Hogue, Melissa Cook, Amy Ridings, Tralana Winter, and twelve great-grandchildren.
The Family would like to thank Hospice and his faithful and loving caregiver, Pattie Wilson for everything that they have done and also Stacy Tate who joined the team later.
Visitation on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Funeral Services in the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10 AM. Interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
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6 Condolence(s)
DARLENE "NICHOLS" PIKER
Thursday, December 10, 2015
I heard daddy (Doyle Nichols) tell many good stories about Bo! Dad sure thought the world of him. Prayers for the family and may your memories bring you lots of joy!
Delores Marshall
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Doris and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is in a better place than we are and is now whole. Time helps heal the pain in your heart but it can't erase the memories of your loved one.
Bob McMahan
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
I have fond memories of fishing with Bo on the White River. My Sincere condolences to the Coward family.
Bob McMahan
Johnny Hodges
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Truly Bo was a one of a kind and anyone who knew him had to become a friend, Johnny & Mary Hodges
Jimmy Behel
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Doris and Family,
I counted Bo a close friend and know your loss is great. I am sorry that I am out of the country until end of year and cannot be there with you.
You are in my prayers,
Jimmy
FRANCHELLE DENNIS
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
BO WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE.
HE TOUCHED EVERYONE WITH HIS LAUGH
AND LOVE FOR PEOPLE.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
FRANCHELLE DENNIS