David "Mike" Michael Howlett
October 9, 1952 - July 16, 2024
Center Ridge, AR


David Michael ''Mike'' Howlett, 71, of Center Ridge, AR, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2024. He was born October 9, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas. In his youth, Mike loved playing baseball, football, and running track. He was a jack of all trades, working as a radio DJ, newspaper photographer, and chimney sweep. He also worked as a machinist at Boeing in Wichita, KS, for 40 years.

Mike was an active community member and loved working with youth as a Scoutmaster, baseball coach, and church youth director. He enjoyed singing, woodworking, camping, and road trips with his family. In retirement, Mike could always be found eating breakfast with his friends at the Bucket List Cafe. Mike's greatest joy was spending time with his wife of 47 years, Sharla, and their three children talking, laughing, and playing card games (he always cheated). He was quick to share his faith in God and always available to listen to anyone's troubles. His generosity to his family, friends, and even strangers knew no bounds.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Alice Howlett; birth mother, Eugenia Nicolulis Young; brother, Bobby Young; and parents-in-law, Jimmy and Stella Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Sharla; children, David Howlett, Steffannie Howlett (Eric), and Shelby Shroff (Madhav); grandchildren Beth Hegeman and Millie Shroff; siblings, Sharon Anderson (Andy), Debbie Schmelzle (Bob), Kelly Moore, Phyllis Brown (Steve), and Danny Young (Micki). He also leaves behind many beloved family members, his church family, and friends.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Center Ridge, Arkansas.