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Charles Howard Obituary

Howard, Charles Solomon Charles Solomon Howard was born to Caleb and Geraldine Howard on April 2, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He accepted Christ in 1997 under the pastoralship of Reverend Willie V. Nichols. He served the church faithfully until his health failed him. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Humphrey and Lollie Howard. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Drindle Stokes. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Drindle; four daughters, Chrystal (Portage, IN), Sherrell (Minneapolis, MN), Allison (St. Louis, MO), and Jerrilyn (Hammond, IN); five grandchildren, Chanell Curtis, Alexander Howard, Christopher McClellan, Theresa Smith, and Christina Howard; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Frazier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Service Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00pm at the New Nazareth Baptist Church, 1601 E. 21st Ave. Officiating Rev. Orvill A. Sanders, Jr.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 13, 2013.

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Sheila Frazier

March 16, 2013

My heart is sadden Sis. Drindle to hear of your loss. Just found out. May the LORD be with you during this time.

March 14, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD "WHO'S WORD IS TRUTH" PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

JoAnn Gamble

March 13, 2013

Drindle
Sister this is more than heartbroke Chuck was my 30 yrs friend and you are my sister I can only send you and the family love,hughs and much prayer. I share your pain so hold on and God's gonna make it better,
Love ya
JoAnn(Jo) Gamble

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