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John Howard Obituary
He was a retired employee of Louisville Gas & Electric, a member of Shively Masonic Lodge #951, a Ky. Colonel, and a member of Lees Lane Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Wilbur Pence; and his sister, Lillian Hart.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Betty Jean Howard; his children, Jackie Skaggs, Debra Phillips (Jerry), John Steven Howard (Sandra), Judy Cundiff (Mike), and Michael Howard; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brothers, Rex Howard, Allen, Willie, Robert and Wilbur, Jr. Pence; and his sister, Marlene Browning.
Funeral services will be noon Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be noon8 p.m. Friday, after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association or Ky. School for the Blind.
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December 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 11, 2009
Betty,Jackie Debbie, Steve, Judy and Mike; Jimmie and I are extremely sorry to hear of Jimmie's passing. You all have our sincere sympathy at this time in your life. May God look over you all and your children and grandchildren and give your comfort and Bless one and all of you. Laura and Jimmie Voils
Bonnie Patrick
December 11, 2009
Debbie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your KU friend,
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