Obituaries

Howard McAdams

Howard Clyde McAdams, 85, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born February 12, 1931 in Judsonia, a son of the late Robert Clyde and Wilma Lorene (Leasure) McAdams. Mr. McAdams was a retired banker and a proud United States Air Force veteran, having served nine years. He attended the Bethel Grove Church of Christ and loved traveling and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Nadean Heidelberg McAdams; two daughters, Kim Barone (Charlie) and Wendy Elwood (Lance); siblings, Marshall McAdams (Betty), John McAdams (JoAnn), Jan Welch, Rodney McAdams (Diane) and Phyllis Miller (Nick); stepchildren, Shari Sterling (Jimmy), Harold Heidelberg, Jr. (Darilyn), Patti Goff (Ronnie) and Wayne Heidelberg (Anita); five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren; special friend, Tim Cox; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita McAdams and three siblings, Norma, Melvin and Aaron McAdams. Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2016 from 1-2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with services beginning at 2 p.m. Entombment will be at a later date in the Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington, Del. Local arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

Published December 24, 2016

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