Gary Howard Obituary
Gary Neal Howard passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 72 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gary was born to Earl & Doris Howard on November 21, 1952, in Prague, Oklahoma.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Howard.
Gary is survived by his wife Claudia, his five children Josh (Stacy) Howard, Sarah (Brandon) Cline, Dakota (Carson) Tate, Marty (Shane) Raines, & Laramie Jordan, 14 grandchildren Cadence, Aiden, & Garyn Howard, Hadlee Mann, Brooklynn (Kaleb) Scott, Brody & Breckynn Cline, Chevelle & Rocky Tate, Chase (Sarah) Raines, Jack Jordan, Ellie, Emily, Casee (Michael) Taylor, two great-grandchildren Ryann & River Scott, he is also survived by his “bonus” parents Bob & Cozene Womack.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
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2415 North Walnut Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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