Howard G. Metcalf
of Conway, AR
November 12, 1951 - March 5, 2023
Howard Gene Metcalf, 71, of Conway passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Howard was born on November 12, 1951 in Lamar, Missouri to William Wallace and Hattie M Metcalf. Howard graduated from Bauxite High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Wal-Mart Bakery in 2018. For those who knew Howard, they would say though at times he may be quiet, he loved his family more than anything. Howard enjoyed time with family, fishing, going to St. Louis Cardinals games with his son, always looking forward to his next cruise, and making sure he played, sang and danced his heart out with his 2 grandchildren who were his pride and joy.
He is preceded in death by his parents William Wallace and Hattie M. Metcalf, Brother Robert Metcalf and Sister Georgia Jensen, Daughter Char-Lynn Metcalf, and Son, Justin Metcalf.
Howard is survived by his best friend and wife of 31 years, Alisha Dyane (Certain) Metcalf of Conway, Arkansas, his two sons, Joshua Metcalf (Michael Rice) of Conway, Arkansas, Matthew Cory Metcalf (Jessie), grandchildren, Mariana and Jackson all of Conway, Arkansas; daughter, Tosha Silva of Benton, Arkansas. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry of New Edinburg, Arkansas, Bill (Deanna) of Redmond, Oregon and his sisters, Betty of Salt Lake City, Utah and Wanda of Durant, Oklahoma. Also his adopted children, Zachary Phillips, Susan Jester (Adam), Cody Hughes and adopted granddaughter Emma Jester, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family plans to meet for a Celebration of Life on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 12:00pm at Rock Solid Church in Conway to celebrate his life and the anniversary of his marriage to his wife.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Conway Fire Department, Staff at Superior Health and Rehab in Conway, the Nurses and Doctors who provided care until his final moments at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR 72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com