Howard Scofield

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Howard Allen Scofield, age 73, of rural Carthage, Mo. passed away on Nov. 3, 2025 at home after a seven months battle with lung and bone cancer. Howard, son of Howard V. and Velma (Thornton) Scofield was born on May 22, 1952 in Carthage, Mo. He Graduated from Webb City High School with the class of 1970, attended Missouri Southern State College and served 7 years in the Missouri National Guard. Howard worked at Lozier Corp in Joplin as a tool and die maker for 50 years.

In May of 1981 Howard married his former classmate, Jonnie Sue Furry, at the Carterville United Methodist Church. Together they built a home in the country filled with love, laughter and good times. Howard was the proud father of two beautiful son, B.J. and Alex. He was a dedicated Webb City Cardinals football fan and loved watching his boys' sports events. An avid outdoorsman, Howard enjoyed camping at Roaring River, fishing at Grand Lake and hunting as the seasons changed.

Kansas City Chief games, making memories on family vacations to Gulf Shores, Alabama and fishing trips to Lake Ford, Texas, and restoring old cars were highlights of Howard's life. Howard was always willing to offer help to anyone who needed it, whether they wanted it or not. He enjoyed chaperoning his sons' school events. Howard's memberships include Duck's Unlimited, National Rifle Association and International Associations of Machinists.

Survivors include Howard's wife, Jonnie Sue, of the home, son, Alex John Scofield of Webb City, grand-daughter, McKenna Scofield of Norman, Oklahoma, sister-in-law, Leslie Arft (Ron) and Amy Brown. Howard was a wonderful uncle to his many nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Fly away Howard. We love you.

Howard was proceeded in death be his son B.J. Scofield, parents Howard and Velma, brother Billy Scofield, in-laws John and Cherry Furry, sister-in-law, Kathy Perkins and brother-in-law Dick Perkins and Mack Brown.

Donations may be made to the B.J. Scofield memorial scholarship at Webb City High School in Howard's honor. A special thank you is extended to Compassus Hospice for their care and kindness. As per Howard's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and professionalism of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.