Grady Lee Howard

Grady Lee Howard obituary, Laurens, SC

Grady Lee Howard

Grady Howard Obituary

Visit the Gray Funeral Home & Crematory - Laurens website to view the full obituary.

Grady Lee Howard, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Francis Norwood Howard and Lillie Mae Alverson Howard. He loved fishing, going to auctions and sales, and cutting grass. He was a member of the Moonville Bass Club.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy Howard; his daughters, Leslie Pitts and Amanda Brewington; his grandchildren, Katelin Pitts (Austin) and Jordan Pitts; his great-grandson, Brantley Pitts; his step-son, Todd Owens (Sharon); his step-grandchildren, Brandon Owens (Cassie), Tyler Owens (Kristen), Tara Parker; his brother, Ronnie Howard (Joyce); and his sister, Mary Williams.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two step-sons, John Brewington and Scott Owens.

A Memorial Service will be held, Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1 PM at the Gray Funeral Home Chapel of Laurens with Pastor Greg Loner officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 PM – 1 PM at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thank you to all the staff of Via Health Partners for all of their wonderful care and support.

Memorials may be made to the Via Health Partners, PO Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Laurens is assisting the Howard Family with services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gray Funeral Home & Crematory - Laurens

500 W Main St, Laurens, SC 29360

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