Summary

William Thomas Howard, of Gray, Tennessee, 81, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Westside Village Nursing Center in Indianapolis, Indiana from complications of Alzheimer's.

Bill was born at home in Russell County, Virginia February 17, 1942, to the late William Paul and Mabel F. Howard. After graduating Abingdon High School in 1960 he served in the Air Force. He later retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2003.

Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara Howard; two sisters, Janice Squires and Sylvia Purvis and one brother, Garnet Howard. He is survived by his son, Billy Howard and his wife Heather; three grandchildren, Brayden, Anthony and Caleb; one brother, Edgar Howard; three sisters, Nancy Mooring, Linda Jessee, and Debra Parris. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Bill loved to ride his Goldwing, working in his yard and woodworking in his shop. He was a member of Pleasant View Methodist Church in Abingdon, Virginia.

The family plans to hold a celebration of life service at a later date. In lieu of flowers just do something nice for someone the way Bill always did.

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Cremation Indianapolis. 6904 South East Street, Suite E, Indianapolis, IN 46227. (317) 361-4749. www.simplecremationindianapolis.com