Howell Gardner Clay

Howell Gardner Clay, 82 of Searcy was born to Homer G. and Tellie A. Vardell on July 5, 1933 in Rose Bud., Arkansas and passed away on July 28, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Clay served in the United States Air Force and retired from Southwestern Bell. He enjoyed hunting, playing golf and time with family. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wilma Holeman and a brother, Glenn Clay. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Clay, a son, Scott Clay (Patti) of Benton, two daughters Sandra McDearman (Beau) of Collierville, Tennessee, Sherry Clay of North Little Rock, four grandchildren, Clay McDearman (Jessica), Cody McDearman, Anna Clay, Abby Clay, three sisters, Audrey Joyce, Allene Showalter, Lucille Carter, three, brothers, Kenneth Clay, Darrell Clay, Billy Clay other relatives and many friends. Visitation on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Searcy and Children's Hospital. A special thanks to the Nurses at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy and the ICU Nurses and Physicians at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.