He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Rector and Betty Johnson; and a son, Michael Lynn.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Rector of the home; a daughter, Jennifer LeAnn of Kibler; three sons, Brandin Norbeck and Michael Bowerman, both of Northwest Arkansas, and Christopher Bowerman of Kibler; four sisters and a brother; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. There are no services scheduled at this time.