William " Harold" Howton

    William “Harold” Howton, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on his 81stbirthday, Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

     Harold was born February 12, 1938, in Sikeston, Missouri to the late, William & Lola (Slinkard) Howton. He resided in Bertram, Missouri for many years. He served proudly in the United States Air Force for over 20 years before retiring with the rank of Tech Sergeant. 

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gisela(Volmer) Howton who passed away  in November, 2018.

    William  is survived by 4 children, Larry & Kathy Howton; Karen & Chuck Severence; Mikel & Leah Howton, and Sue Howton;  10 grandchildren, Joshua, Alison, Zachary, Amber, Bradley, Kayla, Paige, & Kyle Howton; Brittany & Michael Clark; 2 great-grandchildren, Abigail & Gabriel Howton; and several nieces & nephews.

     The family wishes to extend their heartfelt Thanks to Compassionate Care Hospice and Christine Stanley for their kindness and care shown to Harold.

   Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday,  February 20, 2019, in the Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; with visitation between 11am – 1pm. Burial with Full Military Honors, will follow in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisianna 70816.   Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

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