of Mountain Home, AR
September 15, 1972 - December 1, 2024
Mr. Gary ''Gene'' E. Howe Jr., 52, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Mountain Home. He was born on September 15, 1972 in Paragould, Arkansas to Gary Eugene Howe, Sr. and Shirley (Ray) Gessner. He loved fishing, hunting and all things involved with truck and tractor pulls. He was also very good with his hands, he could do it all, from building cars or tractors from the ground up to crafting anything made of wood, he could do it.
Gene is survived by his mother, Shirley Gessner (Ray) of Mountain Home; daughter, Brittany Jenkins (Kyle) of Elkins, Arkansas; son, Austin Howe (Jessica) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Kylie and Braylee Jenkins of Elkins; sister, Lisa Sanders (Lee) of Norfork, Arkansas; two stepbrothers, Steve Gessner of Mountain Home and Mike Gessner of Leesburg, Georgia; stepsister, Jennifer Partee (Rudy) of Mountain Home; niece, Abbie Hinson; nephew, Brock Belding; special friend, Jennifer Streigle of Mountain Home and two best friends from childhood, Doug Coursey of Raymore, Missouri and Eric Lee of Midway, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Howe Sr.; maternal grandparents, M.L. and Flossie Cox; paternal grandparents, John and Eula Howe and stepbrother, Troy Gessner.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.
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9 Condolence(s)
Doug Coursey
Monday, December 9, 2024
I met you in 1982 right after I moved 2 houses down from you & from that day on we were buddies! We built the best friendship over the years & became family, your family was my family & always will be. You were the little brother I never had & I miss you every day more than you know!! It's crazy how many times since you were taken from us that you are on my mind or something reminds me of you or the countless funny tik tok reels we shared all the time. This has hit everyone who knew you so hard! You were just that guy that everyone who knew you liked you!
I already miss so much about you & I hope it will get easier but right now it's extremely difficult to cope with!
I hope you're running through Heaven without that wheelchair & feeling perfect like you deserve!!
Rest well my brother, till we meet again!
Kimberly Hes
Monday, December 9, 2024
My heart is broken, you was one of my best friends. You will be missed greatly and loved immensely.
Dorie Tepper
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
I’ve known you as long as I’ve known your mother which is 38years. You were aspiring teenager. You grew up to be a great man and loving father. You overcame many obstacles in your life and you still managed to keep going. You had a great sense of humor. I’m truly going to miss seeing you sitting at the table. You fought a hard fight. God has you now and your in great hands. My deepest sympathy to your children and family. RIP.
Dedra Mata
Monday, December 2, 2024
Not only were we neighbors, but most importantly we were friends. Arthur and I will forever keep the memories very close at heart. No goodbyes! It's until we see you again. All of our love and prayers to all the family.
Braden T Lemons
Monday, December 2, 2024
Thanks for a great friendship of many years Rip Gene
Rickey Lee
Monday, December 2, 2024
One of my extra boys will miss you for sure RIP my friend
Faye Lee
Monday, December 2, 2024
Gene I can't even begin to say how much you have always meant to.our family. You were an extra added son for sure. So many good times, some sad and very funny times. Remember when I looked out the window and the re you were bicycling like mad with a big huge horse chasing you !!!! You were breaking records that day! So many wonderful good memories! We haven't seen or got to visit in a while I so regret that but you are in your heavenly peaceful no more worries place now, no more pain. Goodbye my extra son till hopefully we meet again. Love you!
eric lee
Monday, December 2, 2024
you were and are my child hood best friend ; many many awsome memories ill cherish forever
Amanda Kelley
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Thank you for your friendship, Gary! You made an impact like none other. Now you can rest easy, we got it from here bud.