Howard Carley

FRANKLIN - Howard R. "Howie" Carley, 74, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 14, 2024.
He was born in Kane, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 7, 1949, to the late Paul Carley Sr. and Veronica (Caskey).
Howard will be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving husband and father, a staunch Trump Republican and a generous and helpful neighbor and friend, who was always ready to lend a helping hand and share a good story. A manufacturing manager by profession, Howard was a talented carpenter and a real "Mr. Fix-it" who could build a deck or do all sorts of home repairs. He was a straight shooter who was known for his "Howardisms," but despite his strong opinions, was a kind and thoughtful man who wished the best for everyone.
A chance meeting at a PWP dance in Arlington, Texas, led to a 38-year marriage to his beloved wife Joanne (Lemieux), who was his love, his companion and his dance partner throughout life.
In addition to his wife, Joanne, Howard is survived by his daughter, Shelly Koehler of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son, Jason Carley of Tulsa, Oklahoma; brothers, Joseph Michael Carley of Franklin, John "Munch" (Betty) Carley of Kane, Pennsylvania, and Paul "Jake" (June) Carley of Ludlow, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Hunter (Allen) Stevenson, Trenton Koehler and Isabella Carley; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gail DeBendictis and her daughters, Kathleen Kelly and Colleen (Dan) Boles of Justin, Texas, and their six children; his beloved dog, Lily; and many loving friends and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Pat, Kenny and Andy Carley.
A graveside service was held Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m., in Addington Cemetery.
Online condolences can be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Carley family.