Kenneth L. Howard's Obituary
Kenneth L. Howard, age 72, of Tavares passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was born August 1, 1943 in Taylorville, IL and moved to Tavares in 2003 from Decatur, IL. He was a retired safety director, having worked for Firestone and Bodine Electric. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during Vietnam. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Dora and was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Jeff) Waalewyn of Clermont, FL; grandchildren, Anna Waalewyn and Reagan Waalewyn of Clermont, FL; 2 brothers; and several loving in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Dorothy Howard; and his loving wife, Paulette Howard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 9:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Dora. Interment will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Decatur, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, www.gccf.us. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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