Alfred Leon Howton, 88, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday March 7, 2010 at his home.

He was born on January 11, 1922 in Olney, Ky. to the late Riley Arthur Howton and Armenty Purdy Howton. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during WWII. He drove a grader for Hopkins County, Ky. for 22 years(1951-1972) then went to work at the toll plaza in Dawson Springs, Ky. in 1972 until his retirement in 1984. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marietta McGregor Howton; four sisters, Ruth Harris, Jessie Cartwright, Ozelia Cartwright and Azella Howton; one brother, John Henry Howton.

He is survived by two daughters, Sarah Forker of Madisonville and Cynthia McWilliams of Clarksville, TN.; three grandchildren, Glenn Forker, Amanda Whitmer both of Madisonville and Sophia Anderson of Clarksville, TN.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday March 13, 2010 at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church near Dawson Springs, Ky. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery.

There will be no visitation. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Cemetery Fund.