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HOWARD PORTWOOD
ELDRED — Howard J. Portwood, 85, of Eldred, died on Monday morning Feb. 22, 2016 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin.
Born in Calhoun County on Feb. 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Louis E. and Virginia Dirksmeyer Portwood. He married the former Wanda Jean Ruyle, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 1997.
Surviving are his sons: Rod Portwood and Jeff Portwood, both of Eldred, two grandchildren, Cody and Shannon, and a brother, Omar Portwood of Carrollton.
Howard was an electrician at Laclede Steel in Alton for 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict.
Graveside rites will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday Feb. 26 at Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery near Eldred. Memorials may be made to the Eldred American Legion. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Trish Ruyle-Walkington
February 24, 2016
Rod and Jeff, Very sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a great guy! I will keep you all in my prayers.
Don Retherford
February 24, 2016
Thoughts with and thinking of yall. Rest well Howard.
Judith Dunfee
February 24, 2016
Sorry for your loss prayers your way
February 23, 2016
So sorry Shannon for the loss of your Grandpa
God Bless Gerald and Roberta
February 23, 2016
Dick & Marlene Pruitt
sorry for your loss.
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