of Center Ridge, AR
October 9, 1952 - July 16, 2024
David Michael ''Mike'' Howlett, 71, of Center Ridge, AR went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2024. He was born October 9, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas. In his youth, Mike loved playing baseball, football and running track. He was a jack of all trades, working as a radio DJ, newspaper photographer and chimney sweep. He also worked as a machinist at Boeing in Wichita, KS for 40 years.
Mike was an active community member and loved working with youth as a Scoutmaster, baseball coach and church youth director. He enjoyed singing, woodworking, camping and road trips with his family. In retirement, Mike could always be found eating breakfast with his friends at the Bucket List Cafe. Mike's greatest joy was spending time with his wife of 47 years, Sharla, and their three children talking, laughing and playing card games (he always cheated). He was quick to share his faith in God and always available to listen to anyone's troubles. His generosity to his family, friends and even strangers knew no bounds.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Alice Howlett; birth mother, Eugenia Nicolulis Young; brother, Bobby Young and parents-in-law, Jimmy and Stella Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Sharla; children, David Howlett, Steffannie Howlett (Eric) and Shelby Shroff (Madhav); grandchildren, Beth Hegeman and Millie Shroff; siblings, Sharon Anderson (Andy), Debbie Schmelzle (Bob), Kelly Moore, Phyllis Brown (Steve) and Danny Young (Micki). He also leaves behind many beloved family members, his church family and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Center Ridge, Arkansas. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund in Springfield, AR or a summer camp scholarship fund through the Boy Scouts of America Natural State Council (https://www.naturalstatecouncil.org/give).
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24 Condolence(s)
Reggie Van Hoozer
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Prayers goes out to his family. I was fortunate to know Mike in school during our teenage years. We ran track together. He was a very good 220-yard runner and I can still remember him finishing the run at the finish line. Rest in piece Mike.
Joyce McDaniel
Saturday, July 20, 2024
This is not a “goodbye” to Mike, it is a “see you later.” My sincere condolences to Sharla and all family members. May God comfort your hearts and bring you peace.
PS In my mind’s eye, I can see Mike standing up there without any pain. He is singing in one of the men’s choirs. The harmony is heavenly.
Katy Brown
Saturday, July 20, 2024
When I speak of Uncle Mike, my boys know his as “the one that looks like Santa Claus”, bc when they met him for the first time they were toddlers & they genuinely thought he was Santa and this will always make me smile. Mike was a very kind man and his heart shines bright thru Sharla, David, Steff, & Shelby. Love & hugs
Connie Applegate - Stonehocker
Friday, July 19, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with Howlett family.
Elizabeth Watts
Friday, July 19, 2024
Sending big hugs to you family.
With love,
Liz and Larry
Holly Leach
Friday, July 19, 2024
Praying for all of the family and friends. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Donna Henderson
Friday, July 19, 2024
We always loved it when the Howletts visited. Mike was a special friend. Our prayers are with you.
Donna Henderson
Friday, July 19, 2024
We always loved it when the Howletts visited. Mike was a special friend. Our prayers are with you.
Donna Henderson tv
Friday, July 19, 2024
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Sarah Morton
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Many prayers for each of you. Mike was a delightful and wonderful man to know. Lots of hugs.
Georgia bell
Thursday, July 18, 2024
we are so sorry to hear this Mike was a great man. He always came by and talk to us when he drove by Rod worked with him in Scouts. Sharla thoughts and prayers going your way.
The Hyles
Thursday, July 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Mike was a great person.
Dan and Micki Young
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Love you Bro,
Grateful for you and your family blessing our lives if only for a short time on this earth. Glad you finally met your birth mother a family in heaven and we can’t wait to see you there in the future. What an amazing man you were and what a wonderful wife and children you have.
Love you Mike,
Dan and Micki
Linda Crow
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Knowing you made my life richer. Love and hugs to your family.
Kathy Charvat-Davis
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Sharla & family,
Mike was such a great guy and friend. Always good for a laugh too. I'm so sorry he is gone. I know he is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. My prayers that all of you will find God's peace in your grieving hearts.
Be blessed
Kathy Davis
Doris Shauf
Thursday, July 18, 2024
It was a great pleasure knowing Mike all these, yearswas a kind person and a wonderful singer, all our love prayers go out to family God bless and comfort your hearts love and prayers
Tim & Rhonda Cleland
Thursday, July 18, 2024
We were so sorry to hear the news of cousin Mike's passing. You are all in our prayers. Happy that he's in the arms of Jesus now, waiting for us to join him one day. We love you all.
Michael D. Crow
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Mike, the Mike club just won't be the same without you. Gonna miss you old friend.
Jon G Boyd Jr
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Prayers for the family. Going to miss seeing you visit Antioch missionary Baptist Church.
Fred Wilkerson
Thursday, July 18, 2024
My condolences to the family. Specially Sharla. I’ve known Mike for all of the 47 years and then some before him and Sharla were married. One of the most loyal, conscientious human beings I’ve ever met. He was a very good man. I didn’t get to see a lot of him in the last several years since they moved. But when the name Mike came up, I always thought of Mike Hallet. Peace and love be with you, brother!
Norma and Rick Bryant
Thursday, July 18, 2024
We loved Mike and always loved his greetings on Sunday and the hear him singing behind Rick and I at church . He will be truly missed .
Joyce Hetrick
Thursday, July 18, 2024
I am so glad that Mike is at peace and not hurting. I am thankful that St vincents Hospital allowed his son David and his wife Sharla to stay with him in the ICU 24/7, as a former ICU nurse myself I have never seen anyone allowed to spend the night with their loved one. David told me the hospital staff was awesome to the family and Mike. My church family at Damascus has prayed for Mike daily and for the family. Knowing Mike was a Christian eases some of the pain of his loss.
Katrina Rains
Thursday, July 18, 2024
I loved spending time with you and sharla as kids and so did my own kids. You will be missed. Thinking of you and your family.
Michael Rylant
Thursday, July 18, 2024
I am sorry for your loss and pain, you all are in my prayers. Love you all