Joe E. Howard

Joe E. Howard age 89 of Springfield, passed away on his birthday, November 25, 2022, at Wooded Glen Health Campus.  Joe was born the son of Joseph & Charity (Shepherd) Howard on November 25, 1933, in Lawrence County, Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Edna Tagg, Elizabeth J. Offenbacher, Lucy Howard, & Robert Howard.  Joe is survived by his beloved wife Barbara (Trossen) Howard whom he married on June 18, 1954; son Brian (Martha) Howard.  He was a graduate of Waterloo High School class of 1951.    Joe was a member of The United States Air Force proudly serving from 1953 -1957.  In his working days he was employed with Standard Oil as a truck driver, and Joe’s SOHIO as an Auto Mechanic.  Joe was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church & United Senior Services of Springfield.  Joe was a loving husband, father, & friend.  He will be missed by all of those who love him. Services to honor Joe will be Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at 11:00AM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.  Family and friends may call from 10:00AM until time of services.   Interment will take place in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be considered to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, https://www.michaeljfox.org/ . Expression of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com .