Howard Dethrow was born the son of Orville Dethrow and Sadie (Brewer) Dethrow on October 24, 1936, in Myrtle, Missouri, and departed this life in Alton, Missouri, on September 4, 2025, at the age of 88 years.
He was united in marriage on June 22, 1957, in Thayer, Missouri, to Linda Martin.
He is survived by one daughter, Janet Bennett and husband, Clifton of Couch, Missouri; two granddaughters, Andrea Nicholson and husband, Dennis of Couch, Missouri and Krystal Wiersma and husband, Brian of Cumming, Georgia; four great grandchildren, Dalton and Carter Nicholson, Emilynn and Madalynn Wiersma; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Dethrow, and parents, Orville and Sadie Dethrow.
Howard was a member of the United Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri. He was a lifelong farmer and spent many days enjoying and working on the family farm.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, pappy, and a friend to all. He will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived.
Special thanks to Shepherds View Assisted Living Facility and Three Rivers Hospice, for the love and care they gave Howard.
Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to The Gideons International or Three Rivers Hospice.
Officiation will be Brother Junior Andrews and Brother Paul Haddock. Music will be by Kathleen Crigler and Holly Hart. Pallbearers will be Carter Nicholson, Dalton Nicholson, Dennis Nicholson, Brian Wiersma, Mark Dethrow, Jeff Lawrence. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andy Crigler, Travis Hollis, Gary McGhee, Dale Combs, Austin King.
Visitation will be Monday, September 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral will be Monday, September 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer Missouri on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
September 5, 2025 @ 7:55 pm
Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Howard! He was always a joy to visit with!
September 6, 2025 @ 12:27 am
Howard was a fine man. He loved the Lord and made every attempt to positively conduct himself in a Christ-like manner. I count it a privilege to have known Howard. To Janet and the grand kids I sincerely am sorry for your loss but I am excited for Howard’s gain. Praise the Lord that we know Howard is safe in Christ. And is seeing glory beyond our comprehension in perfect health and strength. Hallelujah!
September 6, 2025 @ 12:38 pm
My sympathies are with you and family at this difficult time. I have fond memories of your father. He will be missed
September 6, 2025 @ 4:02 pm
Janet,
I’m so sorry. Your parents were the sweetest and so faithful to the church. Praying for you to have peace.
September 6, 2025 @ 5:46 pm
Aunt Janet I’m so sorry, love you, praying for all of you
September 7, 2025 @ 4:54 pm
Janet- My love and sympathy to you all. Howard was a really good cousin and I will miss talking with him.
September 8, 2025 @ 4:07 pm
Mr. Howard was always a blessing and encouragement to me as a young preacher. I always looked forward to seeing him when I would go to United. Prayers for the family!
September 8, 2025 @ 7:37 pm
Our prayers go out to family.