Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....HOWINGTON, HARVEY HUDSON JR. February 17, 2016 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: GINA BROWN rootsgirl36@gmail.com May 12, 2016, 12:37 pm News Star World - February 22, 2016 HARVEY HUDSON JR. HOWINGTON Funeral services for Harvey Hudson Howington Jr., age 93, of Lake Providence, Louisiana, will be 10:00AM, Monday, February 22, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Joe Hill officiating. Interment will be in the Lake Providence City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation was held Sunday from 4:00PM - 6:00PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Providence. Harvey Hudson Howington, Jr. of Lake Providence, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Hudson Howington Sr. and Leonie Gertrude Howington; first wife, Mary Hercus Howington; three sisters, Sue Howington Warner, Lillian Howington English, and Leonie Howington; two brothers, Mack Howington and Jamie Howington. Born in Drew, Mississippi on August 5, 1922, Harvey grew up on a family farm in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was graduated from the Gulf Coast Military Academy at 16, and then from the University of Arkansas in 1943 with a B.S. in Agriculture, graduating first in his class both times. Harvey's leadership qualities emerged in college where he was active in numerous military, scholastic and social organizations, including Sigma Nu fraternity, ROTC, band, and chorus, among others. After college, Harvey married Mary Hercus of Hot Springs, Arkansas, immediately entering the U.S. Army where he served for 3 years, lastly as a captain. In 1949, Mary and Harvey moved to Lake Providence where they would rear their two daughters, Beatrice Lynn (1947) and Rebecca (1950). After a brief time raising cattle, Harvey began a long and successful career of row crop farming in the rich soils of Waddill Plantation. Harvey was a prominent farmer who served on many boards and committees related to agriculture and the cotton farming industry, including 20 years on the state ASCS committee. He also served for 9 years on the local ASCS committee, for 24 years on the board of the Bank of Dixie, and was one of the founders of Joe's Bayou Gin, still in operation today. From the mid 1960's until late in his life, Harvey was an Elder, Sunday school teacher and dedicated member of First Presbyterian Church. Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Harvey's love of music was a celebrated joy in his life. He was an accomplished pianist, organist and clarinetist with a clear tenor voice who contributed to local TTC, choir, church and theater productions. His talent and passion for music was most vibrantly demonstrated in the 1950's when he and the Guenard brothers joined Hugo Morara's band. The snazzy combo group enjoyed great popularity and local success and shared many happy times playing clubs, receptions, proms and dances across the Louisiana and Mississippi Delta. One of Harvey's most passionate projects and lasting legacies was his work on the Louisiana Cotton Museum, established in 1989. In addition to his many administrative contributions, Harvey used his skills as a master woodworker to help remodel the old farmhouse and to construct and install the pews for the old church building at the museum. Harvey always displayed a sense of style, whether wearing work khakis, denim jeans and red suspenders, or dressed up in his tweeds and newsboy cap. He was a Renaissance man who lived a rich life filled with many interests and hobbies including golf, dancing, traveling, and amateur photography, among others. He also enjoyed the simple pleasures of regular pool games with good friends, growing summer tomatoes and birdwatching on beautiful cypress framed Lake Providence. Despite his many accomplishments, it was his dedication to family, friends and his community for which Harvey will be remembered. Rooted in a deep faith, he was a pioneer, a mentor, an artist, a man who listened more than he talked and left more to this world than he took from it. He had an untiring "Howington" work ethic and could still be found mowing and working in his pecan orchard even into his late 80's. Although a quiet and serious man, he loved visiting with friends and family and he was easy to smile or laugh. "Mr. Harvey" was a lifelong learner and a true gentleman of a bygone era. He was dearly loved and he will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank Delhi Crossroads Hospice and Jane Hill for their compassionate care in Harvey's last days. Memorial donations may be made to Briarfield Academy or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation , P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or LSU foundation Parkinson's disease resource call Paula Houston 318-675-6243. Harvey is survived by his wife of 3 years, Peggy Allen Howington of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Howington Thom and James A. Thom IV of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter, Rebecca Howington Curtis of Lake Providence, Louisiana; five grandchildren, James A. Thom V and wife Ashley Cumpton Thom of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rebecca E. Thom of Lake Providence, Louisiana, Lisa Curtis Provost of St. Martinville, Louisiana, Tiffany Thom Mitchell of Lafayette, Louisiana, Ashley Thom Lecky and husband Rob Lecky of Lafayette, Louisiana; 11 great-grandchildren, Mary Scott Thom, James Thom VI, Mirykle Curtis, Ariella Sanders, Alexianna Sanders, Jack Mitchell, Ella Grace Mitchell, Tucker Arkin, Evy Lecky, Drew Lecky, Kate Lecky; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Frith, Jamie Howington, Tommy Condrey, Ricky Condrey, Thad Travis, R. T. "Pop" White, Ed Patrick, Major Winters. Honorary pallbearers will be E. W. "Pop" Patrick, Leonard Kennedy, David Tschabold, Willie Cooper, Tom Forsse, Al Rawls, Donnie Meadows, Eddie Hamilton, Tim Hamilton, and Steve Guenard. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. 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