Grady Howard, Jr.
September 25, 1943 ~ June 23, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Grady Howard Jr., 64, of Candler passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Born in Swain County, he was a son of the late Grady Howard, Sr. and Beatrice Woody Howard Cable. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jim Howard and a sister Annette Cable.
Mr. Howard was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War where he served three tours of duty and was awarded two bronze stars with oak leaf cluster.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Joan Haney Howard; two sons, David Howard and wife Sabrina and Grady Alan Howard all of Candler; two daughters, Tracy Reagan and husband Kevin of Candler and Tina Lunsford and husband Steve of Leicester; seven brothers, Dennis Howard and Danny Cable of Gastonia, Marvin Woody Wiggins of Leicester, R.L Howard, Wade Howard, Harold Howard and Doug Howard all of Murphy; six sisters, Patsy Blanton, Diane Sherrill, Darlene Anderson, Becky Sulzback, Katie Guy all of Gastonia and Betty Roberson of Murphy; nine grandchildren and one great-grand son.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hutchison officiating. Interment will follow at Brown's View United Methodist Church Cemetery with military honors by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
His family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Veterans Homeless Home on Tunnel Road through the ABCCM, 30 Cumberland Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
To the Howard Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Always,
The Frisbee Crew
Howard, Nola, David & Traci, Daryl & Stephanie, Matt & Morgan
Dearest Joan and all his children, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t imagine what you must be going through, but I’m lifting you up to our Father and asking Him to bring you comfort and peace during a most difficult time. I love you all. Kim
Tina & Tracy,
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in our thoughts & prayers!
Always,
Traci & Vickie
Mike’s Heating & Cooling
Tina, Tracy, Kyle, Drew, David, Amanda Joan, Sabrina, We are very sorry for your loss. Grady was a great man, wonderful coach, and fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa and Jimmy Core Stefanie, Samantha, Cody Norton Mary Ann Christopher
I want to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of growing up with David and getting to know and love Grady and Joan, I appreicate everytime you all carried me to a ballgame and let me stay the night. Getting to watch our kids play ball with his grand-children was a treat. We love you and are thinking of you in this difficult time.
Dear Joan, David, Sabrina, Tracy, Kevin, Tina, Steve, Alan and all the grandkids, my heart goes out to all of you at this time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and pray for god to give you confort during this time and the weeks ahead – Sincerely, Tammy Carver Case
To The Howard Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed in the candler community. May the lord be with you in this time of need. Stay strong as a family it will help you through this time. If there is anything that we can do for you guys please don’t hesitate to call.
Love and Prayers to you all.
Love-Ricky, Amanda and Myleigh Foster
Tina & Tracey and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. In our darkest hour we can sometimes see the light. We know what you are going through and the tears you will cry. If there is anything that we can do let us know. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of you. In this time of darkness depend on each other because that is all that you have.
Love,
Joanna, John, Jessica and Josie
Joan and family:
I am so sorry to learn of Grady’s death. I will miss seeing him around and his smile. I thought a lot of him. I love you all and know what you are experiencing. My thoughts are with you. I will be in touch, Joan, soon
Tracey, I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.You and your family will be in our prayers in the days and weeks ahead.May our Heavenly Father give you peace and assurance that you will see your Dad again someday. Love,Karla and Robert