Howard Lee Boudrey

Howard Lee Boudrey, was born September 14, 1942, in Aurora, Ark. He met the love of his life, our mother, Irma Lee Fitch at Huntsville High School and they've been together for over 60 years. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and friend. Dad retired from Fayetteville Fire Department as Captain after 22 years of service. He was also a skilled carpenter, a poultry farmer, and raised beef cattle. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing cards, being with friends and family. He was always eager to tell a good story especially if he could make you laugh. He loved BIG and seemed to always be smiling. He is survived by his wife Irma; his children Randy and wife Carol, Tim and wife Lisa, and Sheila Fitts and husband Billy; his grandchildren, and husband Chris, Blake Neil, Logan Boudrey, Spencer Boudrey, Jessica Brown and husband Bobby, Becca Celestine and husband Trey and great- grandchildren, Ashtyn Burton, Kason Herlein, Brinkley McKane, and baby Zarah Celestine due to arrive anytime; also survived by his brother, Jack and wife Pat; sisters, Betty Williams and Norma Spotts; and many more family and friends. Visitation will be at Beard's Funeral Chapel, Friday, March 18, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Beard's Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Vaughan Cemetery in Hindsville immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Ozark to honor his granddaughter Melanie's battle with cancer or Fayetteville Firefighters Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 10437, Fayetteville. Ark., 72703. Condolences at: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com