Howard Earl Wilkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Howard Earl Wilkins of Decatur, Arkansas, who passed away on July 10, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Earl Wilkins to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hubert Earl Wilkins (Anna Allean Howard Wilkins) and Anna Allean "Did" Howard Wilkins; his sister Eva Mae Bradley; his brother-in-law Bill Bradley; his siblings, Wanda Truitt, Robert "Bob" Wilkins and Jimmy Wilkins; and his nephews, Steven Bradley and David Bradley.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Jane Wilkins of Decatur, Arkansas; his children, Becky Smith (Russell) of Decatur, Arkansas and Jimmy Wilkins (Christy) of Decatur, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Matthew Smith (Malorie) of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Ashley Smith Hook (Jeremy) of Decatur; his great grandchildren, Grady Tripp Smith of Collinsville, Stockton Keen Smith of Prairie Grove, Statler Ketch Smith of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bailey Grace Leonard of Decatur, Taylor Harlow of Sulphur Springs, Bethany Hook of Centerton and Cherokee Woods of Bentonville, Arkansas; his great great grandchildren, Brylee Vann of Centerton and Lyla Harlow of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas; his brothers, Max Wilkins (Carolyn) of Flippin and Michael Wilkins (Patsy) of Decatur, Arkansas; and his siblings-in-law, Neale Truitt of Decatur, Arkansas and Mary Wilkins of Gravette, Arkansas. He is also survived by several loving nieces nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wasson Funeral Home (441 US-412, Siloam Springs, AR 72761). A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
