Jerry Dale

Howard

Jerry Dale Howard son of the late Helen L. Mann Howard and William Howard Jr. was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on November 14, 1950. He departed this life at his residence in Piedmont, Missouri, on November 3, 2007, having attained the age of 56 years, 11 months and 20 days.

On February 17, 1968 in West Alton, Missouri, Jerry was united in marriage to Sharon Kay "Katie" Thatcher to this loving union three children were born. Jerry was Veteran of the United States having served in Vietnam. Jerry was a former Shriner and a member of Bunker Masonic Lodge #675. Jerry enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, bowling and swimming. Jerry loved running the river with his jet boat and working in the garage with George. Jerry's greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Dennis William Howard.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Katie of Piedmont, daughter, Sonia Kay Gibbs and husband Tim of Salem, son, Gary and wife Stephanie of Salem, and daughter, Sherry Kay Howard of Salem, brother, Douglas L. Howard and wife Brenda of Piedmont, sister, Robin Lynn Walker and husband Gary of Salem, grandchildren, Cassie and Kurtis Hodge and Kaylee Gibbs and Kayla and Bailey. Jerry will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 P.M. Wednesday November 7, 2007 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, MO
Funeral November 8, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
Reverend Gary Chilton Burial: Mann Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri