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Howard Auch Obituary

Howard William Auch "Bill" MATTHEWS - Bill Auch passed away on Friday morning, January 1, 2016, at his home. He was 56 years old. Bill attended Francis Marion College in Florence, SC, and was currently employed as Store Director with Harris Teeter. Bill was a simple man. He loved his family and was a dog lover. He enjoyed golfing and camping, and was a huge Carolina Panthers fan. Bill is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Auch of Matthews, NC; and his two children, Lindsay Creasy of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and Matthew Auch of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his parents, Howard Jay and Joan Auch; a sister, Joan Marie Quattrurocchi; and a brother, Greg Auch, all of Mint Hill, NC. In Celebration of Bill's Life, you are cordially invited to a "Retirement" party, which will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Mint Hill Masonic Lodge, 10224 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill. You are welcome to wear your Panther or any relaxed attire. The family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; online at stjude.org. Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Howard Auch

59 Entries

Brian Mckinley

October 3, 2016

I worked my first job at the Harris Teeter store on The Plaza & Milton road. The year was 1986. Bill was the greatest boss anyone could have. I enjoyed his humor,positive personality,and guidance. I learned a lot from him. I know he is missed by many. I am sorry to have heard the bad news so many months later. May God bless his family and friends.

Linda Smith

March 7, 2016

Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am a customer at Harris Teeter and want to say that Bill was such a wonderful and caring man. He was so kind to everyone and always had a smile for all.
He is so greatly missed.
God Bless his family and friends

January 9, 2016

Please accept my condolences,sorry for your loss. May your many memories bring you comfort during these difficult times. Matthew 11:28,29,30,

Lindsay Auch-Creasy

January 9, 2016

I love you dad! I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. You were to young and still had much life to live. I know your up top watching over us and enjoying your early retirement. I am going to keep your memory alive and show the grandkids all the cool stuff you taught us like camping and football tailgaiting. I know music runs in our veins so that is a legacy you have left behind. I love you and miss you. Until I see your smile again RIP! love Feet! Aka fifi

January 9, 2016

Mr. Bill was the man. He called me "Skillz". He taught me historic songs about Daniel Boone. He had a great sense of humor.

January 8, 2016

Brigitte and I send our sincere prayers and are so sorry for your loss.

Bob and Brigitte House, Mint Hill

Bobby & Rebecca Spivey

January 6, 2016

So So sorry to here about Bill! We will miss the smell of his camp fire he always, had one going at night fall. We will miss him rocking on his porch! A Great Neighbor!

Jimmy Alexander

January 6, 2016

Bill was my manager at Harris Teeter in 1987. He was a good dude, a respected manager and we had a lot of laughs. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

brandy moyer

January 6, 2016

Bill was my store manager and he was a fantastic boss and good friend. He will be missed by all at store 473.

Rob Solomon

January 5, 2016

My prayers go out to the family. Bill was an awesome person who will be missed!

Richard Gilmore

January 5, 2016

Bill was my first manager at my first job with harris teeter.this was in 80s.just a great guy learned alot from him.so sorry for your loss.

January 5, 2016

Jo Ann,
We are so devastated with you. I am so grateful for all Billy and you did for me and my children when I had no one else to turn to.
Ricky, Amanda and Susan!

Aaron Neely

January 5, 2016

Bill, you were a wonderful friend, full of laughter and love. You will be missed and never forgotten! RIP, my friend.

Anne Mudabai

January 5, 2016

Bill was the best manager I ever had the pleasure to work for.. With that friendly smile, You rest in peace my friend.. Will really be missed

Mary Graham

January 5, 2016

So very sorry to hear about this - I worked with Bill at Harris Teeter and he made me laugh so very many times. Praying for your family. RIP Bill!

January 5, 2016

Jo Ann my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Susan Vorbach

January 5, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Susan Lamm

January 5, 2016

JoAnn, I am so sorry to hear about this tragic and sudden loss. I pray God's loving grace will fall on you and your family at this time. I am so sorry!

Susan Pickelsimer Conner

January 5, 2016

JoAnn I'm so sorry for your loss.Praying for you and your family

January 4, 2016

RIP my brother.

Carol Crowley-Federici

January 4, 2016

Billy was a close friend and brother in law to my best friend, Lisa Hale whose heart is breaking along with Shelby, Lindsey, Matt, Billy's wife, parents and siblings. I pray that good memories of him and his infectious smile will guide them through this very difficult time. I knew Billy and he was a kind, funny, good man. He will be welcomed by angels, and please know, Billy, how much you will be missed. God-speed dear man.

Amanda & Ella

January 4, 2016

Jo Ann- We are praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your sudden loss and I pray that you feel the love and support of all of us who care so much about you.

Gavin & Sherry Candish

January 4, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 4, 2016

Jo Ann, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Janice Kupniwski

Tim Streett

January 4, 2016

I'm deeply saddened to hear about Billy.
We had quite a few good times together in Florence growing up. I will always have good memories of my friend. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family

Glenda Dick

January 4, 2016

may God wrap his arms around this family and help them thru this trying time

Kenneth and Penny Bowden

January 4, 2016

Matt and Megan we are thinking about you and the Auch family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you both, Kenneth and Penny

Rick Summerford

January 4, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Billy. Billy and I were close friends while growing up in Florence in the 1970s. Through social media, we stayed in contact with each other, talking football and other topics. Prayers to family and friends through these difficult times.

Mechele Fogle

January 4, 2016

Bill will be missed so much. He was an awesome person. I will miss his smile and his jokes. I will continue to pray for him and his family.

Billie Combs

January 4, 2016

My prayers are with your family. Our Twin Harbor family will miss him at the lake.

Patricia Cochet

January 4, 2016

My dear friends, I'm so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and love are with you.
Billy was such a good man, kind and funny, and I will always remember and miss his jokes and friendliness even when he called me "french chick"... I pray for you all in this difficult time and imagine his happy soul smiling always.

Darryl Moore

January 4, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Virginia Auman

January 4, 2016

Jo Ann, I am so deeply saddened by the news of Bill's so sudden passing. Even though we don't live across the street any longer, we have such wonderful memories of all of us watching football games, races and Billy's BBQ. We love ya and are keeping you and the kids in our prayers.

Ms. Flonnie Taylor

January 4, 2016

To The Auch Family,
I hope you have peace. comfort and strength to face the days ahead. And loving memories to carry you through this sad time.
Peace and Loving-Kindness,

Sharon Parker

January 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. All my regards and prayers be with you.

EJ Jackson

January 4, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your loved one, Mr. Auch. Please accept my sincere condolences.May the love of family and friends comfort you during the difficult time.

Lisa-Marie Paul

January 4, 2016

Jo

I am so sorry to hear about Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and keep you during this difficult time.

Sue and Jeff Sutton

January 4, 2016

Extremely saddened and shocked to see the news of Billy's sudden passing. We so enjoyed peeking in his office door at the grocery store and saying a brief "hello" and catching up on his dogs, the lake house, and of course, his children, grandchildren, and most lovingly, Jo Ann. His smile was contagious, his kindness appreciated, and his love for Jo Ann and his family admired. To Jo Ann, we grieve Billy's passing with you and pray that you feel God's comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. We will be in touch. With love and deepest sympathy,

Linda Bass

January 4, 2016

jo Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your presious husband. My prayer for you is that the Lord Jesus will wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort in in the coming days. If I. Can do anything please dont hesitate. Linda Bass

Deborah Oikemus

January 4, 2016

Jo Ann,

My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

Diane Bradley

January 4, 2016

Dick and I are having a hard time accepting this. Know that our thoughts and prayers are there with you.

Yvonne Miles

January 4, 2016

RIP...my prayers & thoughts are with you and your Family Joann,

Rick Siliakus

January 4, 2016

Hi Jo Ann, just heard of your loss and wanted to reach out to you to tell you how sorry I am. You and your family will be in my prayers..wishing you peace and strength!

Joe Kania

January 4, 2016

Billy was a good friend of mine for many years I am going to miss him and God bless your family.

Joe Zumbo

January 4, 2016

Bill was a wonderful man a very good friend he would always make you laugh and put a smile on your face. I will miss him dearly. I pray for his wife Jo and family in this diffecult time. May you rest in peace my friend

Pamela Wilson

January 4, 2016

Much love to you and your family, so sorry for your loss

Susan Hancock

January 4, 2016

May you be comforted in the days ahead by the love of Jesus. Jo Ann you know we love you and grieve this loss with you. He is peaceful and in the Lords care. Love to you always. Susan, Chris and Bryan

January 4, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Lane

January 3, 2016

Sending you and your family our love and sympathy, Jeff, Lisa, Drew and Jaime

Kathy Palmer

January 3, 2016

Bill was one of the best managers I had the honor of working with. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family he will forever be missed.

Donnie Beauvois

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss, remembering all the great times we had together laughing and riding.prayers for all.

Vickie Bellai

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss... My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With Love,

Vickie Bellai

January 3, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all-

Lori Ward Little

January 3, 2016

Bill you were a great Manager I worked with you at Harris Teeter store "262. You will be missed R.I.P. Lori Ward Little

Paula Nash

January 3, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Bill will be greatly missed at Harris Teeter #473. May you find peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.

Minnie Whitmore

January 3, 2016

So sorry to here of Bill passing away. I enjoyed working with him at Harris Tette store #4.he will be greatly missed.

Rob Spangler

January 3, 2016

Bill

You were the best store manager and friend a person could ever ask for. Prayers go out to your family from mine in this time of grieving. You are now in a much better place and I know you are probably already at the lake enjoying yourself. You are now an angel in Heaven watching over us.

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