Obituary of John Edward Howard

JohnEdwardHoward John Edward Howard John Edward Howard, age 67, of Holly Grove, WV died Monday, November 13, 2006 at the home of his sons in Buckhannon, WV. He was born February 19, 1939, in Kanawha Head, WV, a son of the late Ersel Howard and Eliza Mae Humphrey Sines. He was united in marriage with Bula Bell McIe on November 12, 1963 who preceded him in death on February 6, 2003. Surviving are four sons, Denny Howard and wife Elizabeth of Buckhannon, Albert Howard and wife Betty of Buckhannon, Joseph and David Howard of Buckhannon; three daughters, Luvada Howard of Buckhannon, Melissa O’Keefe and husband Jon of Buckhannon and Carissa Saffle and husband John of Audra; two step sons, Lloyd “Dick” McIe of French Creek, WV, and John C. Howard of Brushy Fork; two step daughters, Lorraine Hayhurst and husband Roy of Tallmansville, WV and Rosemary Robinson and husband Richard of Buckhannon; four grandchildren, sixteen step grandchildren and ten step great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother Hayes Isenhart of Spencer, WV and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by one brother James Howard and two sisters, Mary Cogar and Hazel “Hallie” Sines and one daughter-in-law, Connie Jean McIe. Friends will be received Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 4-9 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Conrad Tenney officiating. Burial will follow in the Pickens Cemetery at Pickens, WV. Online condolences may be made to the family of John Edward Howard at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 4-9 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11 AM Funeral Home