Butler County KS Archives Obituaries.....Howerton, Ricky Lynn August 12, 1971
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The El Dorado Times, August 19, 1971
RICKY HOWERTON DIES AUGUST 12

Services for 12-year-old Ricky Lynn Howerton, 718 North Topeka, who drowned 
August 12 while swimming in the Walnut River North of El Dorado were held 
Sunday, Aug. 15 in the Salvation Army Citadel with Brigadier Violt Justvig, 
assisted by Major A. K. Kiddoo officiating. Mrs. Richard McKee organist 
accompanied Roland Dean McCluer who sang "In His Hands" and "In The Temple."

The casket bearers were Richard McKee, Dean McCluer, Dean Wilson and Roland 
Dean McCluer. The honor guard from the Salvation Army Junior Department Sunday 
School Class were Louis Lloyd McCluer, Chuck McCluer, Monte Garland, Keith 
Garland, Eddie Jackson and Ricky Ferran.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Aug. 17 at El Dorado Springs, Mo., with 
interment at El Dorado Springs. Dietz Colonial Funeral Home had charge of local 
arrangements.

Ricky was born November 24, 1958, in Nevada, Mo., a son of Edward D. and Naomi 
(Solomon) Howerton. He had resided in El Dorado for eight years, coming from El 
Dorado Springs, Mo. Ricky was a grade school student, attended the Salvation 
Army Citadel and was a member of the Sunday School class of the church.

Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Michael Rae and Edward Dwayne, of the 
home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Howerton, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; and 
his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Solomon, 718-1/2 North Topeka.

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