William D. Howard

William D. (Bill) Howard was born on January 8, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas. He passed away at his home in Kingsland, Texas on March 27, 2024, after a gradual decline in his health. He was 96 years of age.
After graduating from Brackenridge High School in 1946, Bill enlisted in the US Navy where he served aboard an aircraft carrier. Upon returning home in 1948, Bill married the love of his life, Dorothy (Barnes).
That same year, Bill went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., where he started out as a lineman, setting telephone poles by hand. From there he held many positions within the company, working his way up to 2nd level management. As he accrued vast experience over the course of his career, he became known as a true "telephone man." Bill was widely respected and admired by all who worked with him. After 42 years with Southwestern Bell, Bill retired in 1990. Shortly after his retirement, Bill and Dot relocated to Kingsland, Texas, fulfilling a longtime dream of living on Lake LBJ.
In the mid-1980s, Bill and Dot acquired their first motor home, and started the adventurous activity of RVing during their vacation time. This became a favorite pastime, and after Bill retired, they were able to extend their trips for months at a time, making many long-lasting memories. They never traveled in the motor home without a portable tape recorder on which they would record their trip highlights and experiences as they went. Listening to these recordings became a favorite pastime, allowing them to re-live those experiences for many years, long after their RVing days were over.
Bill will be remembered by his family and friends as a strong, firm, but fair and kind, man. He was the rock foundation of his family, someone who could always be counted on to provide help in times of need. He is sorely missed.
Bill was predeceased by father, William F. Howard, mother Helen Howard, and brothers Ervin Howard and John Howard.
Bill is survived by wife, Dorothy Howard; daughter, Linda Brossett; son, Russ Howard (Jae); four grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.