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Andrew G. Howard
1966 - 2013
Andrew G. Howard
1966 - 2013
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Andrew Howard Obituary
Born July 16, 1966, in Bloomington, he was the son of Bill and Gloria (Gilmore) Howard. He moved to the Howard Family Farm in Brown County as a young boy and spent the next 30 years in and around the Nashville, Ind., area. He graduated from Tennessee Academy and attended Vincennes University.
Andy worked a variety of jobs in his life but was really adept at being an ambassador of goodwill to everybody he met in Brown County, and in his last years, in Seymour. He loved making the rounds, visiting friends and helping with any chore or need they had. He was an avid auction goer and made a living selling his finds on online, even while battling a terminal illness. There were few people that Andy ever met who didn't become a friend of his.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Brenda (Franklin) Howard of Seymour; two brothers, Bill (Lynn) Howard of Nashville and Luke
(Linnie) Howard of Fayetteville, Ark.; and two stepsons, Bruce and Shawn Simpson of Seymour.
There will be a private family graveside service today, with burial at the Hoover Cemetery on the Howard Farm in Nashville. Memorials may be given to the Andrew Howard Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home at 612 Meadowbrook Drive, Seymour, IN 47274.
Online messages to the family can be left at www.woodlawnfamilyfuneral.com.
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Abigayle Gore
October 26, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. We had known each other since childhood, but I had not seen him in years. He was a great guy-tried to teach me how to ski when I was little and always made me laugh! My condolences to his family and wife.
Carolyn Richard
October 15, 2013
Dear Bill
I am just so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear son.
Carolyn Rogers Richard
Karen Wolfe
October 12, 2013
Brenda, So sorry for the loss of Andy. It was a pleasure to have spent the time with both of you.
Brett Burkhart
October 12, 2013
"Digger" was a fun loving,enjoyable, swell friend. I have good memories of our school days -Nashville Elem, BCHS & Vincennes Univ. He is greatly missed. My sympathy to you all.
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October 11, 2013
sorry for the loss of andy. god bless. mike taylor goodland,indiana
October 10, 2013
I will miss him as a great guy and a better friend
Dave Woods
October 9, 2013
To The Howard Family:
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Andy. Although I didn't know any of his married family, there have been many good memories of Andy and the Howard family. I am sorry Doc that I didn't take better care of your youngest. Bless you Andy and peace be with you at last.
Don (Bill) English
October 9, 2013
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Andy. We use to have a lot of fun riding mini bikes along with our friend Henry. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Daniel Lane
October 8, 2013
"Let's head north, boys!" This saddens me dearly, although we all, Ray, PK, Howard and myself, went in different direction after the 90's. I will always remember you and the fun times we all had in Btown. God speed!
Melinda Epler
October 8, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy to the Howard Family. I'm so sorry to hear of Andy's passing; I didn't know that he was sick. I've known Andy for over 30 years. We had lots of fun, and crazy times with friends. Andy will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
-Melinda "Mindy" Bush Epler
BCHS Class of '87'
Dan & Jacquie Drummond
October 8, 2013
Brenda
Remembering you and your family in our prayers
Anne Keefe
October 8, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I knew Andy from my BC high school days. He was one of a kind and could tell a great joke. My condolences to the entire family.
October 8, 2013
I knew Andy from Bloomington. We hung with mutual friends. He was a really nice guy. I'm sorry he was taken away so soon. God bless his family. Jill Edwards Davenport
Russell and Jenny & Taylor Hodge
October 8, 2013
Bud I'm sorry I didn't make it to say goodbye,at first it made me angry,then your smile,your laugh,and all the memories of us bud washed over me like rain and it hit me....u wouldn't want me to remember you sick and in pain but instead remember us riding in your truck going to do a job,laughing losing track of time,just me and you bud doing what we both loved.I love you bud,you were my best friend.You will be greatly missed.Rest in peace dear friend,Russell,Jenny and your little Tilly.
October 8, 2013
Brenda, Sorry for your loss. I know you what you have been through. You are in our prayers. let me know if you need anything. may God be with you.
Bert and Marilyn
Amanda
October 8, 2013
I didn't know Andy very well but what time I did get to talk to him, he was a great guy! He will be missed at the auctions where I usually seen him. The family will be in my prayers.
Jody & Vicky Caviness
October 8, 2013
Brenda, You are in our prayers as always. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Tracie Dixon Richardson
October 8, 2013
May God bless you at this time in need. Andy was a one of kind- a heart big as gold.I had always looked back at the days when we went to Vincennes college and a few years after. We lost touch as the years passed, but he was always thought of through the passing years. Andy defiantly was a good friend that touched my heart and left good memoirs- God Bless
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