William J Howdle

William J Howdle obituary, Early, TX

William J Howdle

William Howdle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heartland Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Early on Nov. 14, 2025.

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William James Howdle, age 87, of Early, Texas, went home to be with his Lord on November 13, 2025.
William is survived by his loving wife, best friend, sweetheart, and soulmate, Sharron, of 33 years, daughter, DeeDee Tackett, of Comanche, Texas, son, Tommy Tacket and wife Marlene, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, daughter, Tawna, of Wisconsin, one brother, David Howdle, in Florida, two granddaughters, one grandson, one great granddaughter, and two great grandsons, nieces, and many friends.
William served in the Army for two years. He was an air plane pilot and flew pipe lines and power lines for twenty-five years all over Texas and Oklahoma. He worked as a pipeline inspector for fifteen years all over the U.S. He will be missed. Fly high.
William is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Gen Howdle, and his two brothers, Bruce Howdle and Dick Howdle.

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