HOWARD, Roy Byrnes Passed away on December 27, 2012 at the age of 83. After 43 years with Bell South, he retired as Senior Vice President of Human Resources in 1993. Roy was a long time member of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA, and more recently a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, TN. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL in 1951. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lillian Langford Howard, and their four children, Virginia Hehle, Cynthia Clark, Tammy Lovell, and Randall Howard; and by his niece, Becky Posey. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Sarah Kopp, Kevin Springer, Justin Thomas Clark, Jessica McAllister, Whitney Lovell, Rebecca Lovell, Ryan Howard, Allison Howard and Graham Lovell; his five great-grandchildren, Katherine Kopp, Jenna Kopp, Kaydence Clark, Ashley Springer and Lillie Grace Clark; and his great niece Rebecca Williams. He is also survived by his brother, Henry Howard, and his sister-in-law Ann Howard. Mr. Howard dedicated his life to serving others; his charitable nature will be missed by all. A service in celebration of his life will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, TN on Saturday, December 29th at 3 p.m. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Mr. Howard to Christ United Methodist Church 508 Franklin Road Franklin, TN 37069. Sign on-line guest book at AustinFuneralService.com 615-377-0775.

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Published by The Tennessean on Dec. 29, 2012.

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January 3, 2013

Roy was extremely instrumental in keeping a balance between the union and the management of Bellsouth. He was missed when he retired and, more importantly, will be will be missed by his family and friends. Walter Alford

al posey

December 31, 2012

Roy was a great man....with a wonderful family! We all have lots of great memories.

Kim Allen

December 29, 2012

It was a pleasure to know Mr. Howard and his whole family. My prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. What a joy and blessing you all have been in my life. The love this man had for his family and his family had for him was so touching. I look forward to meeting this sweet angel again in Heaven one day.

December 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Mr. Howard was a wonderful person and a great boss. He was so kind to me when my Mother got sick, while visiting me. He was also very kind to counsel me about my various job changes at BellSouth. He was a very astute, caring person. I will miss him very much. Denni Coker, Tucker, GA

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December 29, 2012

Many people looked at roy and I as adversaries me with CWA and Roy with Bell South.Yes we were on different sides of the table during bargaining,But Roy Howard was a Giant when it came to dealing with people.Roy taught me a lot on how to work together to the betterment of the workers.Roy always came up with ideas that would serve the men and women working in the Telephone industry.Roy was to me one of the greats I got to meet in my career.Roy always told the truth and his word was solid.He never hesitated to tell some one his religious beliefs .When he retired he was sorely missed not only by BellSouth but the members of CWA.
My wife and I extend our sympathy to Lilly and the rest of the Howard family.

December 29, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 29, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.

December 29, 2012

We wish we could be with you today, but as you know we are living in Florida. However, our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you and will continue to be over the coming weeks...Mr Howard was an angel on earth, there is no doubt the angels have added another to their heavenly choir.. Love and hugs , the Morels

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