Howard Waterford Jr. of Jonesboro, AR departed from this life on November 25, 2023, at his residence. He was 77 years old.

Born in Little Rock, AR on October 15, 1946, to the late Howard Waterford Sr and the late Arnetta Holden.

Howard retired from the Blytheville School District after 41 years working in maintenance. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Joanne Waterford, and an active member of the New Mt Olive M.B. Church in Blytheville, AR.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; Howard Waterford Sr and Arnetta Waterford, two brothers; Charles Mitchell and Larry Mitchell, and one sister; Johnnie Mae Brown.

He is survived by his wife; Joanne Waterford of Jonesboro, AR, three sons; Michael (Crystal) Hudson of Blytheville, AR, Andre (Jessica) McCray of Jonesboro, AR, and Anthony (Teshonna) Hudson of Lexington, KY, five daughters; Carol Jackson of Blytheville, AR, Connie Burrage and Schrelle Waterford both of St. Louis, MO, Kizzy Shields of Blytheville, AR, and Allison (Aaron) Robinson of Jonesboro, AR, three brothers; Augusta Mitchell and Gary (Carolyn) Mitchell both of Indianapolis, IN, and Freddie (Carolyn) Mitchell of Evansville, IN, one sister; Betty Jean Rogers of Blytheville, AR, and 37 grandchildren, 46 great- grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Services for Howard Waterford will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, at New MT Olive M.B. Church in Blytheville, AR from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with the funeral to follow. Burial will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Douglas Echols officiating.

Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville, AR will be in charge of the arrangements.