Joseph Charles Howard's Obituary
Joseph Charles Howard, age 69, passed away on January 28, 2022 in Decatur, IL.
Joseph was born to Charles and Alice Howard on September 1, 1952 in Barstow, CA. On June 16, 1973, Joseph married Brenda Howard in Decatur, IL. Joseph was a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Teamsters Local 279. Joseph loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, boating, racing, and fishing. He loved being with his family and going with them on family vacations.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Brenda Howard; sons Jeff (Robin) Howard, Kevin (Dorian) Howard; brothers, Patrick Howard of Casey, IL Charles (Cindy) Howard Jr. of Indiana; sisters, Molly (Robert) Grigsby of Taylorville, IL, Billie “Bill” Davis of Tovey, IL; grandchildren, Alizabeth (Zach), Angel (Evan), Danielle (Skyler), Brett (Holly), Carmen, Tori; great grandchildren, Ariya, Tristen, Carson, and many extended family and friends.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Howard, brother, Donald, and sister, Diana.
Services will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM. A visitation will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery.
Memorials Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois
Condolences may be sent to Joseph’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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