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Howard Henley
November 21, 1923 - January 22, 2014

Mr. Robert Howard Henley, 90, of Trumann died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Hometown Nursing Center in Trumann. He was born in Trumann and had lived his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Henley was a retired farmer and was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Ann Henley; one son-in-law, Jerry Neal and his parents, Charley Robert and Melva Mills Henley. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carnell Collier Henley of the home, two daughters, Sandra Kaye Neal of North Little Rock, Ark., and Doris Henley of Trumann; one son, Gaylon Henley of Trumann, 4 grandchildren, Kim Neal Williams, Charlie Neal, Camille Henley Turner and Grant Henley, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., at Maple Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Pallbearers will be Derek Walton, Darin Walton, Dale Whitlatch, Danny Pippinger, Jimmy Stevens and Larry Fowler. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Pankey, Dale McDaniel, Johnny Whitlatch, Bob White, Jimmy Kincaid, Herschel Wyatt, Bobby Walton, Floyd Sadler, Dewayne Horne, Marvin Massey, Harold Box and Tommy Wilson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. BL , says

    I am so sorry for your loss. May the words in Job 14:14,15 bring you comfort.

  2. Bart benson, Trumann, AR says

    To the family I am sorry for your loss . I didn't find out till this evening about Howard passing . Forgive me for not being there . Well, the crappie population should increase he sure liked to fish, probably as much as mom or grandpa Cliff. Bart Benson

  3. Malcolm Spaulding, Camp Swift, Texas says

    Gaylon, You and your Family are in our prayers. May God be with you during this sad point in life.Malcolm & Sharon Spaulding

  4. Sharon Bratton (Johnson), Trumann, Arkansas says

    Sorry for your lost ! Prayers for you and your family !

  5. Sharon Bratton (Johnson), Trumann, Arkansas says

    Sorry for your lost ! Prayers for you and your family !

  6. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says

    Gaylon,So sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how hard it is to lose your father as I lost my Dad three years ago. God bless you and your family during this time of loss. Kenny White and Family

  7. Beth & George Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says

    You are all in our prayers.

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