Braxtyn Lee Howard's Obituary
Braxtyn Lee Howard, 17 months, of Monette, Arkansas, passed away in his parents’ arms surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Jude’s Hospital. He was born on May 23, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee to Tony and Brittany Howard Newton. Braxtyn was a very smart happy go-lucky little boy with a heart of gold. He loved his brothers and his family. Braxtyn lived to make people smile and he loved his food, dancing, playing, cuddling, and giving kisses. Braxtyn fought so hard and brought so many people together.Survivors include; his parents: Tony and Brittany Newton of the home; two brothers: Bryson Alexander Howard and Wesson Dean Newton; great-grandparents: Buddy and Linda McMinn, Gene & Shella Howard, and Debra Sorenson; grandparents: Allen and Sherrie Gann, Eddie and Shirley Wells, James Sparkman, Tony and Angie Newton, and Vernon and Lue Ann Rogers; and a host of other family and friends.Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.at the First Baptist Church, Monette, Arkansas with Pastor Larry Russell officiating. Interment will follow at the Leachville Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors on Monday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time. Pallbearers: James McMinn and Lee McMinn. Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny Woods and Danny Wells.Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Memphis, TN was honored to assist St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in conveying Braxtyn to Faith Funeral Service.
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