William Howard

http://videos.lifetributes.com/112673 William Ray Howard, 59, of Erwin, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010, at his home. He was born in Johnson City, TN and is the son of Frances Wilfong Howard and the late Glen Ray Howard. Mr. Howard retired from the Veterans Administration as a HVAC Engineer after 30 years of service. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Rock Creek Presbyterian Church, VFW, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, president of the American Federation of Government Employees Union, and as a young child a member of the Demoley’s.      Ray is survived by:   Mother: Frances Wilfong Howard of Erwin; Mother to his children and wife of 32 years: Faye Howard of Johnson City; Daughters: Christy Howard of Erwin,     Nicky Redmond and husband, Chris of Mt. Pleasant, NC; Grandchildren: Chelsey Howard and Drew Banks of Erwin,  Gage and Grey Redmond of Mt. Pleasant, NC; Brother: Gary Howard of Johnson City; and Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.     The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home with the Reverend Bruce Shawver officiating. Musical selections will be provided by Gerald Burnett. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until service time. Military graveside services will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Howard Cemetery, BeeLog, NC with the TN National Guard providing honors. Those wishing to attend please meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:00 AM to go in procession. Pallbearers will be Gene Edwards, Ward Howard, Henry Howard, Tom Chatman, and Ben Ruble. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of William Ray Howard through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650, 423-743-9187.Read Obituary