Gary Howerton's Obituary
Mr. Gary Nathan Howerton, age 66, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born September 28, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Irene Hughes Howerton.Mr. Howerton was a resident of Miramar Beach, Florida. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Era serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, having received the Combat Action Medal. He worked as a manager in the Cosmetic Industry with Maybelline for many years before retiring. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.Mr. Howerton is preceded in death by his parents.Mr. Howerton is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Marla Howerton of Miramar Beach, Florida; two sons, Nathan Howerton and wife, Laurie of Nashville, Tennessee and Billy Howerton and wife, Eleanor of Memphis, Tennessee; three step-children, Julie Struhl, Brian Johnson and Mark Weinstein; and eleven grandchildren.Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119.In lieu of Flowers family request that donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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