Funeral services for Paul Freeman Howerton, 81, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Cedar Springs Nazarene Church with burial in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Oklahoma.  The Reverends Travis Howerton and Arnold Curby will officiate.  Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.

Paul was born at his parent's home on December 28, 1937 to Loyd Gilbert and Hulda (Pete) Howerton.  He passed from this life at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by family.

He started Howerton Construction in 1963 and later co-founded RPR Builders with his brother in law, Ralph Wilson and cousin, Robert Wieler.  Later he partnered with his son Brett and eventually Paul retired to enjoy his cattle.  He then handed the reins of the business over to his son Rick who runs it as Lariat Construction.  Paul enjoyed cutting firewood and watching his family grow.   He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved his family, raising cattle, and best friend Abby his dog.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Frances of Longdale, three sons; Brett and his wife Zara Howerton, Rick and his wife Dixene Howerton, Travis and his wife Cindy Howerton all of Longdale, two daughters; Kathleen and husband Ricky Miller of Fairview and Amber and her husband Andrew Schriever of Las Vegas, Nevada, three step children; Gary Thomas and his wife Lori of Longdale, Dale Thomas and his wife Shannon of Edmond and Sherrie Robertson also of Longdale, one sister Judy Laubach of Okeene, sixteen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him are his parents, Loyd and Hulda and first wife, Rosalie (Wilson) Howerton.

Memorials can be made to OMRF-Alzheimer Division or division of your choice, with the funeral home acting as custodian of the funds.