Bryan Richard Howerton

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of Searcy, AR

February 19, 2018

Bryan Richard Howerton of Searcy was born March 30, 1947, in Batesville, Arkansas to Bryan Roscoe Howerton, and Imogene (Freeman) Howerton. He died February 19, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cheryl Ann (Taff) Howerton; mother Jean Howerton of Searcy; brother Don Howerton (Linda) of Dothan, Alabama; sister Peg Kifer (Bill) of Clarksville, Tennessee; daughter Sarah Sewell (Donnie) of Benton, Arkansas; two grandsons Sam and Owen, and other extended family and friends.

Bryan's passion was U.S. Civil War history. He was a recognized expert in his field, especially on the military campaigns in Arkansas. He contributed to the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies and the Arkansas Department of Heritage State Historic Preservation Program. He was the author of highly respective compendium detailing the experience of every Arkansas regiment in the Civil War.

Bryan graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 1972 and was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary veteran. He served 32 years with the Department of Agriculture.
Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, from CARTI and Summit Hospice in Searcy.

In lieu of flowers consider donations to the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies www.cals.org or the Department of Heritage.

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6 Condolence(s)
Angie Smith
Bald Knob, AR
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Mr.Bryan was such a humble also caring gentleman who I will greatly miss.

Danny Odom
Southaven, MS
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Sunday, February 25, 2018

Bryan was a tremendous help to me and many others in Arkansas research. While his legacy in Arkansas history will live on, his selfless contributions will be greatly missed.
My prayers and condolences to his family.
Rest in peace my friend

Damon Cluck
North Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Bryan was a wonderful member of the history community. Always willing to stop and help a new comer understand the Civil War in Arkansas! He patiently answered hundreds of questions and shared his incredible knowledge with everyone. He will be missed, but he leaves a wonderful heritage! God Bless.

Amber and Kai Napralla
Mountain View, CA
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Uncle Bryan was a humble yet brilliant man. I always loved his laugh, his stories and am thankful that he and I were able to connect and bond over our shared Coast Guard service. I wish I had been closer to give him one last hug. Kai will always remember how happy he was living in the woods, his animals and his beloved pups. I am happy they got to spend so much time together when I was away for CG duty. We will miss you so, Uncle Bryan. You were always so positive and supportive of your family. We love you!

Heather Brown + family
Lascassas, TN
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Kindness and love can be shown many ways. Uncle Bryan had multiple ways he showed he cared about you. To me he was a storyteller, a magician, a historian, a comedian and a coin collector. My favorite memories are traveling the country with him and his family and how lucky I was. I’ll never forget his big hugs! We will miss you and my boys loved you!

Peg Kifer
Clarksville, TN
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

I miss you already Bryan. I will miss your laughter, and your humor, but most of all I will miss your friendship. You were a wonderful big brother. We shared a childhood full of travel and so many experiences that I will always hold dear.
It comforts me to know what a glorious place you are in now. I hope when you arrived in Heaven you thought "Oh my gosh, Peg was right about all of it".
I love you Bryan.
Please hug Dad for me.