Dennis Howard, age 73, of Mullen, Nebraska, passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at his home in Mullen.
Dennis Wayne Howard was born on May 9, 1952, in Hayti, Missouri, to Evelyn (Lambert) and Dalton Howard. Dennis lived most of his life in Osceola, Ark. He attended college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., where he studied pre-law and political science.
Dennis was united in marriage to Christine Wills on Nov. 18, 1982, in Georgia. Dennis worked at Walmart as a photo center manager and later as assistant manager until his retirement.
Dennis is survived by his wife Christine Howard, stepsons Robert (Starla) Spurlin and Ken Spurlin, grandsons Jarod (Lexi) Spurlin and Hunter (Morgan) Spurlin, great-grandsons William and Harrison Spurlin, sisters Linda (Robert) Walker of Arkansas and Brenda (Bill) Suddeth of Mississippi, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at the Assembly of God Church in Mullen. Burial followed in the Cedarview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Assembly of God Church of Mullen, Mullen EMTs or Cedarview Cemetery.
Mullen Funeral Home/ Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words of remembrance or encouragement may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.