Dennis Ray "Denny" Howard

Dennis Ray "Denny" Howard obituary, Springfield, MO

Dennis Ray "Denny" Howard

Dennis Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Dennis Howard of Rockaway Beach, Missouri was born September 4, 1935 in Saranac Lake, NY and passed away suddenly on February 8, 2023.
He survived by his four daughters: Margaret (David) LaCavera; Kay Hollingsworth; Dennise Christie, and Ruth- Lynn Howard, as well as 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He is also survived by his two brothers, Robert and Walter.
Denny was predeceased in life by his loving wife, Kay (Wood) Howard, as well as two brothers, Charles and Raymond and his sister Linda.
Denny was an over the road truck driver for many years, as well as a member of the Masons and Bricklayers Union in New York. He retired and became the owner/manager of Green Mountain Lodge in Rockaway Beach Missouri, and served as a city alderman there.
A celebration of life will be held in March in Rockaway Beach.

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