Everett S. Howard, 72, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born October 20, 1937 in Upland, the son of Stephen and Dorothy (Futrell) Howard and was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School. An Army veteran he had served in Germany and was in the National Guard after his discharge.
Everett married Janet E. Wright on February 13, 1960 in Eaton and resided most of his life in Hartford City. He retired from 3-M Co., Hartford City, and enjoyed working on watches and other timepieces.
He attended Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of 3-M Retirees Club and Timeless Treasures Group.
Survivors include: his wife, Janet; a son, Michael Howard, Upland; a daughter, Mari Howard, Hartford City; a grandson, Michael Downam; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Klara Howard; and one sister, Patty Whybrew, Upland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, Donna Howard in 1999, two brothers, John Douglas Howard and James Howard, and one sister, Kathleen Price.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall presiding.
Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton with military rites by Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 25 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church or Blackford Community Foundation with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
