Samuel Peter Howard Jr.
Samuel Peter Howard Jr.
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Born in Greenville, he was the son of Mary Howayek Howard of Greenville and the late Samuel Peter Howard, Sr.
Mr. Howard was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved with St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church. He worked for the Department of Corrections while in college. He earned his MBA from USC. He was a six year veteran and Sgt. Third Class of the Army Reserves, where he served as a smoke generator, flame thrower and chemical warfare operator. He worked at Givens Youth Center, taught marketing to veterans at Greenville Tech, and was the owner-operator of Howard's Liquor Store.
Mr. Howard was an avid outdoorsman and founder of the Greenville Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation. He was a member of the following: Beagle Club, Ducks Unlimited, Upstate Quail Association, Quality Deer Management, SC Certified Grown, Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District, Greenville Livestock Association, and Forestry and Wildlife Association.
Other accomplishments include Farmer of the Year in 2016. He worked with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on several farm land conservation programs. He worked with Clemson University Entomology Dept. on a Fire Ant Control research project, and was a graduate of the Clemson Extension Master Wildlife and Tree Farmer programs.
In addition to his beloved wife of 54 years, he is survived by two daughters, Christine Howard (Michael Kerley) and Leslie Poinsette (Michael); four grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Isabel, Jane, and Michael Poinsette, and Jordan Plumblee; his mother, Mary Howard; brothers, Danny Howard, Jeffrey Howard, and David Howard; two sisters, Susan Smith and Lisa Norris.
A Vigil Service will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Graceland East Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 37 McCauley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.
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Lyndsay Agnew
November 11, 2022
Sending all of my love and prayers to the family! Although, I only got to experience a few short years of Sam´s life, as his friend, his impact on me will never be forgotten. Sam, you were loved by so many and will forever be a big part of our community.
KINARD JOHNSON
November 7, 2022
If my sister Jane Kramer were still with us, she would be mourning the loss of her caring and thoughtful neighbor Sam. She appreciated him immensely.
Jason James
November 4, 2022
I would like to share my sympathy and condolences to the Howard family. And thank Sam for allow me to be a part of his business and work with him for many years years and for introducing me to be a part of the Greenville chapter national wild turkey chapter. Which Sam was one of the 1st co founders of this chapter over 30 years ago. During his time of serving in the Greeneville the chapter of the Turkey Federation, He has helped raise many dollars to help go back into wildlife conservation and helping kids and and families continued education to be in the outdoors. Sam you will be missed.
Jason James
November 4, 2022
I would like to send my condolences and sympathy to the Howard family. Sam has been a friend of mine for many years and thanks for allowing me to work for him at his liquor store and also bringing me in to be a part of the national Wild Turkey Federation Greenville chapter to which he helped start over 30 years. In this chapter him with others help raise many dollars to help go back to conservation and wildlife in South Carolina and to help young kids get an outdoor along with adults to spend time with their families, thank you Sam you will be missed.
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Tom Marchant
November 4, 2022
My sympathy to the family. Sam was a generous person. Blessings upon the family.
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