Harvey Lee Howard

Harvey Lee Howard obituary, Sanford, NC

Harvey Lee Howard

Harvey Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home - Sanford on Jul. 24, 2025.

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Harvey Lee Howard, age 77, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Tara Plantation of Carthage.
He was born in Lee County on December 29, 1947 to the late Harvey Howard and Mary Elizabeth Preston Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Amy Pool Howard; son Tommy Howard; brother Lawrence Howard; sister Gracie Page and second wife Karen Lemons Howard. In his younger years, Harvey worked for Davey Tree Company, Eaton Corp and Carlyle Landscaping. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Harvey is survived by sons Harvey William Howard, Terry Michael Howard (Heather); sisters Elizabeth "Liz" Thomas (Jimmy), Cathleen Faircloth, Shirley Johnson; grandchildren Austin Howard, Nathan Howard, Hannah Truelove and great-grandchildren Mason and twins Brayden & Westen.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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