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Gary L. Howard

June 18, 2024

Gary L. Howard

Gary Layne Howard, age 67, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1957, in London, KY to the late Will and Ruby (Hammons) Howard.  He loved his childhood there and enjoyed sharing stories of his time growing up.

Gary was a God fearing, Bible reading, honorable man.  A born teacher, a storyteller, a self-made man mastering craftsmanship in woodworking and all things mechanical.  Once figuring out the workings of his mother’s sewing machine he moved on to cars, boats, planes and trucks. 

Gary loved people, family, friends and strangers.  He loved all things God made and was fortunate enough to travel this country under the pretense of work and enjoy what lay before him.  He served as tour guide to family and friends who were lucky to get him all to themselves for a short time.  Stories from those adventures to be told and retold as they meant so much to him. (Insert your story here)

To those who drove beside him, Carl, Dan, Don, he loved you like brothers.  And brothers Joel and David, he loved you most. 

He felt blessed by the gifts of Jimmy, Catie and Michael and could not have found better spouses for each.  And the grand girlies, so many grand girlies. 

He never met a Kiwi he didn’t like, never saw a picture of an otter that he didn’t share, never had a job more important than catching granddaughters off the school bus and never ended a call without saying he loved you.

If you were lucky enough to be loved by Gary, you knew it.  And if you weren’t, he would have been praying on you.

He is survived by the love of his life of 31 years, Melissa Logsdon of Norwalk; children James (Kara) Howard, Catie (Shane) O’Neil and Michael (Catie) Logsdon; grandchildren, Marley, Ava, Kellyn, Mia and McKenna; siblings, Pauline Durbin, Sharon Crovetto, Linda Holt, Janice Sewell, David Howard, Joel Howard and Debbie Howard; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Howard, nephew, Kevin Howard and cousin, Donnie Smallwood.

At Gary’s request cremation will take place with interment in the family cemetery in Kentucky.

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Gary L. Howard

Gary Layne Howard, age 67, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1957, in London, KY to the late Will and Ruby (Hammons) Howard.  He loved his childhood there and enjoyed sharing stories of his time growing up.

Gary was a God fearing, Bible reading, honorable man.  A born teacher, a storyteller, a self-made man mastering craftsmanship in woodworking and all things mechanical.  Once figuring out the workings of his mother’s sewing machine he moved on to cars, boats, planes and trucks. 

Gary loved people, family, friends and strangers.  He loved all things God made and was fortunate enough to travel this country under the pretense of work and enjoy what lay before him.  He served as tour guide to family and friends who were lucky to get him all to themselves for a short time.  Stories from those adventures to be told and retold as they meant so much to him. (Insert your story here)

To those who drove beside him, Carl, Dan, Don, he loved you like brothers.  And brothers Joel and David, he loved you most. 

He felt blessed by the gifts of Jimmy, Catie and Michael and could not have found better spouses for each.  And the grand girlies, so many grand girlies. 

He never met a Kiwi he didn’t like, never saw a picture of an otter that he didn’t share, never had a job more important than catching granddaughters off the school bus and never ended a call without saying he loved you.

If you were lucky enough to be loved by Gary, you knew it.  And if you weren’t, he would have been praying on you.

He is survived by the love of his life of 31 years, Melissa Logsdon of Norwalk; children James (Kara) Howard, Catie (Shane) O’Neil and Michael (Catie) Logsdon; grandchildren, Marley, Ava, Kellyn, Mia and McKenna; siblings, Pauline Durbin, Sharon Crovetto, Linda Holt, Janice Sewell, David Howard, Joel Howard and Debbie Howard; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Howard, nephew, Kevin Howard and cousin, Donnie Smallwood.

At Gary’s request cremation will take place with interment in the family cemetery in Kentucky.

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Daniel Eley

Lexington, NC, United States
June 24, 2024

Gary an I have been friends for close to 30yrs. Most of the best memories in my life includes Gary. So many trucking memories back an forth to the westcoast. He was truly the best. His word was gold. I will always Cherish the memories, an will never forget you my friend. An where I was the day I got the call ,I know you were there with me. See you somewhere over the rainbow brother.

Justin

Berlin heights, OH, USA
June 23, 2024

Melissa jimmy and family I was in complete shock when i found out Gary passed it really doesn’t seem like he’s gone I’m really going to miss him so much he was the best. Love yoy guys

Greg cerniglia

Colchester, CT, USA
June 22, 2024

I knew Gary through my friend Dan. Gary always had fun Truckin. Hard to believe he’s gone. Gary was truly old school.

Ray & Beulah Adams

Manchester, KY, USA
June 22, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't get to see each other very often after he moved away. He was my dear cousin and I loved him dearly. We always talked at the family reunions and tried to catch up on what was going on with our families. He will be missed by all his family and friends. May God comfort his family during this time of sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Donald Young

PUNTA GORDA, FL, United States
June 22, 2024

Gary and I worked together he was my best friend my little brother l will miss him so much

Paula Rominger

Manchester, KY
June 21, 2024

Please send our condolences to the Howard siblings and the rest of the family!! We are so sorry for your loss. The Rominger’s of Manchester, Kentucky

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