Douglas R. Howard
d. August 17, 2015
Douglas R. "Howie" Howard, 67, of Sebring, FL and formerly of Spencerville, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2015.
He was born in Lima, OH on June 22, 1948 to Herbert and Ruth (Gierhart) Howard who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son; Jeff (Pam) Howard of Spencerville, a brother Rex (Hopi) Howard of WA, a sister-in-law Jeri Howard of Wapakoneta, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his very best friend and soul mate, Suzie White of
Wapakoneta and his good friend and neighbor, Dave Walker of Sebring, FL.
He was preceded in death by a brother Michael Howard and a sister Susie (nee Howard) Wacker.
Doug was a 1966 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy (RVAH-13) and served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War, where he was an aviation structural mechanic. He was employed for 30 years at Yellow Freight as a union steward and a truck driver. He also worked for the Auglaize County Veterans Service Commission and served as a highly respected Director and Veterans Service Officer until his retirement in 2011. He went well above the call of duty to help his fellow Veterans. He was awarded the Dayton VA Medical Center Leadership Award in 2003. He was past commander of American Legion Post 330, Wapakoneta, a life member of V.F.W. Post 6772, Spencerville, Amvets Post 333, Wapakoneta and a member of the Ohio Council of Fraternal Veterans Service Organizations where he served as president. He was inducted to the Wapakoneta Eagles Hall of Fame in 2000 and a founder and trustee of the Chained Eagles of Ohio, a service designed to educate the public on issues regarding prisoners of war and those missing in action. Doug was the kind of friend that most people dream of having. He was Sam Elliot and James Dean all rolled into one. He was a very generous soul who gave so much to all who were in need of a friend, in need of someone to talk to and in need of someone to listen. "Love ya more"
A special thanks to Pastor Roy and congregation from the little country church in Venus, FL for prayers and fellowship throughout the past year.
Military rites will begin at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Spencerville Veterans' Park being performed by the V.F.W. Post 6772. A celebration of his life will follow at the V.F.W. Post 6772, Spencerville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
He was born in Lima, OH on June 22, 1948 to Herbert and Ruth (Gierhart) Howard who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son; Jeff (Pam) Howard of Spencerville, a brother Rex (Hopi) Howard of WA, a sister-in-law Jeri Howard of Wapakoneta, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his very best friend and soul mate, Suzie White of
Wapakoneta and his good friend and neighbor, Dave Walker of Sebring, FL.
He was preceded in death by a brother Michael Howard and a sister Susie (nee Howard) Wacker.
Doug was a 1966 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy (RVAH-13) and served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War, where he was an aviation structural mechanic. He was employed for 30 years at Yellow Freight as a union steward and a truck driver. He also worked for the Auglaize County Veterans Service Commission and served as a highly respected Director and Veterans Service Officer until his retirement in 2011. He went well above the call of duty to help his fellow Veterans. He was awarded the Dayton VA Medical Center Leadership Award in 2003. He was past commander of American Legion Post 330, Wapakoneta, a life member of V.F.W. Post 6772, Spencerville, Amvets Post 333, Wapakoneta and a member of the Ohio Council of Fraternal Veterans Service Organizations where he served as president. He was inducted to the Wapakoneta Eagles Hall of Fame in 2000 and a founder and trustee of the Chained Eagles of Ohio, a service designed to educate the public on issues regarding prisoners of war and those missing in action. Doug was the kind of friend that most people dream of having. He was Sam Elliot and James Dean all rolled into one. He was a very generous soul who gave so much to all who were in need of a friend, in need of someone to talk to and in need of someone to listen. "Love ya more"
A special thanks to Pastor Roy and congregation from the little country church in Venus, FL for prayers and fellowship throughout the past year.
Military rites will begin at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Spencerville Veterans' Park being performed by the V.F.W. Post 6772. A celebration of his life will follow at the V.F.W. Post 6772, Spencerville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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