Howard Franklin Schultz, 87, passed away on September 2, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born on July 30, 1933 in New Ulm, Texas to the late Adolf and Josie (Henicke) Schultz. He was the husband of Bonita (Moore) Schultz for over 63 years.
Howard enjoyed fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren. He always kept a small garden and enjoyed planting fruit trees and flowers to beautify his home’s landscape. He was very proud of his yard and would work in it for hours on end. On many occasions his subdivision awarded him “Yard of the Month”.
Howard was completely devoted to his family and was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. There wasn’t anything he would not do or sacrifice for his family. He lived his life as an example to his family and others.
Howard was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS. He was very active in his church organization and held numerous positions where he served faithfully for over 60 years.
He worked and retired for Houston Belt &Terminal Railroad in Houston, Texas for 38 years.
He was preceded in death by A.D. Schultz, Leroy Schultz, Raymond Schultz, Susie Birdwell, Bonnie Campbell, Benny Schultz, Leo Schultz, and Dolly Robertson.
Howard is survived by his wife, Bonita of Fayetteville; son, Dale (wife, Kathy) Schultz of Mississippi; daughters, Teri Treadway (husband, Felix Nieves) of Texas, Crystal Carpenter, (husband, Bubba) of Fayetteville; brothers, John Schultz and James Schultz; sisters, Anna May Blanton and Alma Smith; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
