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1943
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2023
Terry HOWLAND Obituary
May 6, 1943 - Feb. 10, 2023
Age 79, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents
Anna Marie (Thompson) and Elzie Martin Howland. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 57 years, Glenna Jean (Leach); 4 daughters, Amy Sears (Bryan), Ginny Worl (Robert) Mary Snider (John Jacobs) and Fay Burge (David); 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; his sister Alice Williams; brother Mark (Debbie); sister-in-law Dian Meyer (Jake) and many other family members; his beloved dog Jax and his many friends from all walks of life. Terry attended Stivers High school and was a member of the Brown Street Gang. He retired from CSX as a brakeman after 30 years and then he and Glenna started Howland's towing business. Terry was known for his annual summer bash and his push up contests. He was one of a kind and will be missed by so many. A celebration of his well-lived life will be held Sunday, February 19th at Stoney Hill Farms, 7757 Upper Miamisburg road, Miamisburg, starting at noon.
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for Terry HOWLAND
Justin, Augustine Automotive
February 28, 2023
The man with the baddest tow rig in town. I was always happy to see Terry roll in, from the one armed pushups to the many conversations about craft beer. He will be missed.
Daniel Grambsch
February 21, 2023
Terry was a great person. I was blessed to know him. He was so kind and a pleasure to be around.
Jason
February 18, 2023
I met terry from hauling all my cars for me , he was a great guy with the coolest tow truck! I uploaded a pic of my hot rod on the back , rest easy brother!
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Lora Polamalu
February 16, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Mary. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Gina & Tony Lackey
February 16, 2023
You will be deeply missed Terry our heart and prayers go out to Glenna & family. Terry had a heart of gold always helping others your memory will live on the best cook outs the best decorated house I could go on & on. Always seeing you in your tow truck driving around town even out of town we´d always say there goes Terry what´s he doing way up here. Well now you have your wings we know that you are up there. Until we meet again.
Gina & Tony Lackey
Rob and Julie Mills
February 15, 2023
We sure will miss Terry. He was one of a kind and always ready to tell a good story, kind and generous. We send out deepest sympathies to Glenna and the family.
Geri Weber
February 15, 2023
This was sad news to hear. Terry was a good person, always helpful. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Tim Absher
February 14, 2023
I knew him as a man that never asked for anything but was always there to help people. If God made a template for how to be a realm man, Terry was it. It was obvious that he was happiest when he was with Glenna. And when I saw him without her, he always talked about how great she is. Glenna made him whole and he made the world a better place. His passing is a true loss to the people who knew him and the world. I sure hope God has been practicing his push-ups before Terry got to heaven.
Merry and Ray Pendleton
February 13, 2023
Prayers and love for your family
Steve & Michel Bowersock
February 13, 2023
We always enjoyed seeing Terry's truck around town. He was a big help to us by moving some tool boxes for me. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May pleasant memories carry you through this difficult time.
Mike and Shari Ring
February 13, 2023
Glenna and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Terry's passing, he was one of the best people we have ever known. He was funny, generous, kind, full of grace and just good down deep in his soul. There are very few people in this world who are as genuine as he always was. We are all blessed to have shared a small part of our journey with him. God bless you all, you are in our prayers.
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