Brother Joe Howard, 86, joined his Heavenly Father on April 2, 2012. He was born in Okmulgee, OK to Joe H. and Edna Mae Howard. Joe proudly served his country in the US Marines during WWII. He loved the Lord and dedicated 63 years of his life to being a good country preacher who helped others come to know the Lord. Joe was a loving father and grandfather, as well as a devoted husband to his wife of 63 years, Peggie (Ford) Howard. His family will miss him greatly.
He was preceded in death by his
• son Steve,
• and grandchildren Jessica and Seth.

Survivors include his
• wife Peggie Howard,
• sons Joe F. Howard and wife Candy,
• Tom P. Howard and wife Debbie;
• daughter Mary Ann Garner;
• 7 grandchildren,
• 6 great grandchildren,
• as well as other loving family and friends.