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Robert Howard Obituary

81 departed this life on December 4, 2016 at Aperion Nursing Home Facility. Robert graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953 and later joined the U.S. Army, where he served for four years. Preceded in death by his daughter Marilyn Howard, father Percy Howard and mother, Sadie B. Howard. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 61 years Bernice Howard, five daughters Juanita Woodfaulk, Geneva (Charles) Akins, Robin (Ronald) Cole, Pamela Howard, and Diane Beacham; One son, Henry Hatcher; devoted brother James Howard; sister-in-law Willie Pearl Curtis; 15 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 7 great great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives. Visitation Friday, December 9, 2016 12:00-8:00 p.m. Family hour from 6:00-8:0p.m. at the Guy & Allen Funeral Chapel. Funeral service Saturday December 10, 2016a viewing from 10am-11am, December 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Church of God In Christ, 3711 Pennsylvania Ave., East Chicago, Pastor David Blakely officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 7, 2016.

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Faith Temple Church of God In Christ

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