Henry Earl "Bob" Rowton, 78, of Rector, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at AMMC in Paragould, Ark.

Born August 4, 1926 in Rector, son of the late James and Maud Rowton, he was a surveyor, farmer and of the Methodist faith. He was an Air Force veteran of W.W.II.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Rowton of the home and two brothers, John Rowton of Rector and Bruce Rowton of Columbia, Ill.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Pete and Jackie Rowton and three sisters, Lena Presson, Irene McElyea and Lala Layne.

Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005 at the Woodland Heights Cemetary with Brother Larry Martineau officiating.

Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector was in charge of arrangements.