Howard Leon Wolfe (January 17, 1931-January 1, 2010)
Howard Leon Wolfe was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to mother, Maudie Gertrude Wolfe and father, Charlie Elbert Wolfe on January 17th, 1931. He was raised among nine other siblings; Esther, Johnny, George, Herman, Harold, Charlie Jr., Lincoln, Wesley and Shirley Wolfe. Johnny (brother) died of pneumonia as a baby and was buried in Cherokee City, Oklahoma. Howard is preceded in death by all of the above listed.
As a young man, Howard worked as a driver for Vierra Brothers Trucking Company before entering Naval Service. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1950. He served as a Radio Operator and worked aboard the USS Bayfield. Decorations included the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with recommendation for reenlistment upon honorable discharge in 1954.
A year after his discharge, he became a Christian, met and married his wife of fifty four years, Bobbie Jean (Smith) Wolfe. Howard is survived by his wife and two children; Angela Joy (Wolfe) Scott and Shelly Ann (Wolfe) Korrot, four grandchildren; Jenica Noel (Scott) Gaskins, Britney Raye (Scott) Blanchard, Chapel Erin Korrot and Loni-Claire Alana Korrot, one great-grandchild; Layla Noel Gaskins, and two sons-in-law; Garry Ray Scott and Thomas Charles Korrot.
Upon marrying his wife, he worked for Killpest Pest Control Service in Stockton, California for 17 years. He moved the family from Stockton to Siloam Springs, Arkansas in 1971. There he worked as a building contractor for twenty six years. During that time, he assisted with the building of the current facility of Siloam Springs First Assembly of God Church and years after its construction, worked to remodel the entire structure. He later served as the superintendent over the construction of their Christian Life Center which included a gymnasium, multiple classrooms, commercial kitchen, and eventually another sanctuary. Under his employ were several Siloam residents, including current resident contractor, Timothy Allen Jackson.
For the past fourteen years, he has resided with his wife in St. Petersburg, Florida, working as a security guard and delivering parts for Gulf Coast Auto, before retiring completely. During the majority of his twenty six year tenure in Siloam Springs, he served on the church board at First Assembly of God and participated in several construction team, foreign missions projects. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting as well.
His Memorial Service will be held at the church of his membership, Suncoast Cathedral, 2300 62nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at six o’clock in the evening. The interment will be a private family gathering on Friday morning, January 8th, 2010 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, also located in St. Petersburg. His was a life well-lived and he will be greatly missed.
I love my Daddy.
Dear Bobbie, Angie, Shelly and family,
Your sweet husband and dear father will be so very missed. In the few short years I had the privilege to get to know him his gentleness always touched my heart. He always spoke such encouraging words and I never heard him complain. I marveled at his determination to be at the Thanksgiving service even though you could see in his eyes he was weak. I loved observing how he obviously was so proud of his family and cherished each one. He left such an amazing heritage in his girls and his grandgirls. I know he was and still is so proud of each one. Tim and I send you our love and prayers as you begin this journey without him here on earth. much love, janet
What a great influence in my life. I loved him dearly & will miss him. Can not wait to see him in Heaven some day.
Dearest Daddy, I’ll meet you at Heaven’s Gate….Thank you for taking such wonderful care of your family!!! We miss you so much already! You are a true Prince!
Love you always, Ang
Dear Bobbie, Angie and Shelley
Our prayers are with you. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to you and your families.
Love Betty and Kerry
What a beautiful family you are. We wish would could be there today, but please know how much we adore you all! Chapel & Loni-claire, know that we are hugging you all the way from NC!
We love you so very much. Our prayers are with you all.
Lindsay & Candee
I’m so greatful to become part of your wonderful family. I will miss your stories, homemade ice cream, the best burgers on the grill, and ALL the joy you brought to life. Wish I was where you are now! See you again when the roll is called up yonder.
I am honored to have met and been a part of the Wolfe family! Your family has been a great mentor to so many. All my love to you Angie, Shelly, and huge hugs to you, Bobbie. What a blessing for Bobbie and Howard to have been a part of their girls lives these past 14 years…watching grandchildren be born, and grow! And also a precious great-grandchild, Layla – may God continue to surround you with His love, comfort and peace. My love to all, Kathy and Don, and Clint and Steph
To Mrs Bobie, Shelley, Angie & the rest of the family, my prayers are with you all. I will surely miss seeing Mr. Wolfe each Sunday. Just know he is at the feet of Jesus and he has no more pain.Be blessed.
Bobbie, Angie and Shelley Our prayers are with you. It was a blessing to konw your father
Love you all Gwen and Gloria
Dear Wolfe Family, We love you all so much. We know how proud Howard must have been that all of you have followed his legacy right to the God of his heart. Thank you for sharing him with us and continuing his legacy. Much love and many prayers for God’s continued Peace on your lives. Lona and Steve Knellinger
Uncle Leon, you are missed so much. Thanks for the 4 great days we had with you in september. Some of the best times of our live’s was that visit. David and I LOVE you more than words can say.
your forever in our hearts.
Love Ladonna
Bobbie and all your family. We are so sorry to hear about Leon and we know you will miss him so much. We remember all those years ago when you lived in Stockton and we had such great times together and all those memories we have.
We are sorry we can’t be there with you at this time.
Our love and prayers are with all of you. Love, LaVeta, Buell and Lon
A true Christian gentleman. And, a snazzy dresser as well. All of my love to the entire family. Cards and a remembrance gift are coming later. I am sorry I can not be there with you now, but I am so glad that I have been with you so many times with Leon there as well. I feel your sorrow and I share your love and respect for such a true example of the Christian faith until the end on this planet and from the beginning in heaven forever.
Dear Bobbie, Angie and Garry, Shelly and Tom:
So sorry for your loss, what a great Christain example he was for all that knew him. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.
All our Love, Fred and Barbara
Happy to have met such a wonderful man. This is one of the best families we know. It’s nice when there is a Godly man like Leon that was there praying for his family. We love you Leon.
I am thinking about all of you. You will all be in my prayers.I am so sorry for your loss.
Bobbie, Angie and Shelly, we are so sorry to hear about Leon, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Shirley notified me and I called Mom, Peggy and Stanley our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time. Love Thelma Hamilton, Peggy Caves, Stanley Hamilton and Brenda Cooper and their families.
Bobbie,Angie and Shelly may the Lord comfort you in the difficult time, Leon has been a superb brother-in-law, and uncle he will be deeply missed. We love you