Howard Hiblong, Jr., 82, of Sardis, Arkansas passed away May 2, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1932 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Howard and Lexie Hiblong.
Howard was employed as a printing press operator. He was a member of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Howard is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Faye Laverne Hiblong of Sardis, AR; daughter, Barbara Alexander and husband Gary of Sardis; son, David Hiblong and wife Vickie of East End; daughter, Lisa Smith and husband Jerry of Sardis; 7 grandchildren, Paige Brown, Jeff Alexander, Paul Hiblong, Mark Hiblong, Crissy Nichols, Ross Smith, and Bryce Smith; great grandchildren, Josh Brown, Ethan Nichols, and Jenna Alexander; brother, Donnie Hiblong of Carlisle, AR; 2 sisters, Helen Golleher of Carlisle, AR and Eloise Pledger of North Little Rock, AR; plus many other family members and friends who loved Howard and will miss him always.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
Special thanks to Saline Memorial Hospice for providing outstanding care.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 5th, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, AR, 72015. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Hiblong, Rev. Bill Counts, Rev. Bob Counts, and Rev. Loy Counts. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery with grandsons assisting as pallbearers. For more information, call 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Visitation
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Smith Family Funeral Home
322 N. Market Street
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
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6.
2:00 PM (CDT)
Smith Family Funeral Home
322 N. Market Street
Benton, AR, 72015