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BORN
1948
DIED
2020
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John Howard Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jerry Howard and Julian Howard; and a sister, Joan Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Howard, of Bardstown; three children, John Young (Niki) Howard Jr., Beverly (Todd) Lee and Pat (Mary Ellen) Howard; seven grandchildren, Chase Howard, Lauren Lee, Sammi Howard, Rebecca Lee, Kate Howard, Jack Howard and Owen Howard; several brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven, with burial in St. Catherine Cemetery. The Rev. Matthew Hardesty will officiate.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, and 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Barlow Funeral Home. A prayer service is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to Feeding America.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Margie Cross
February 23, 2020
John Young was such a fine man and always jolly. Prayers for all
Charlie and Martha Ann Whelan
February 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Feb
19
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Barlow Funeral Home - Bardstown2675 E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY 40004
Feb
19
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