Kenneth Ray Howard, 53, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017.  He was born May 5, 1963, in Red Onion, Arkansas, to Doyle Howard and Lucinda Forbs.  Kenneth enjoyed watching wrestling, Dallas Cowboys Football, and Cardinal Baseball.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father and sister, Belinda Phillips.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Howard; mother, Lucinda Forbs; sons, Jody, Daniel, Nathan, and Anthony Howard; daughters Janice Rhoden and her husband, Kenneth, and Christine Howard; brothers, Larry Howard and John Forbs; sisters, Karen Grooms and Gail Roe; and grandchildren, Ashley, Zachary, Holly, and Kenneth.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 11, from noon until service time at Mountain Home Church of Christ.  The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tom Hazelwood officiating.  Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.