Joe was born May 19, 1929 in Grange, Sharp County, Arkansas to Holly Jackson Howard and Aurora Magnolia Christenberry Howard.
He was the youngest of nine siblings and is survived by sister Emily Sue Mauldin, brother Harry Howard, sons Joel Spencer Howard and Jamie Bruce Howard, and grandson Trevor Howard.
His early years saw him helping out on the family farm, graduating from Cave City, Arkansas High School, trying out for the St. Louis Cardinals and working at an ice cream factory in Memphis, Tennessee.
Joe served in the military as an Army Sergeant in the early 1950s.
He then settled in Houston and raised a family, where he worked for many years as an industrial sales representative before making the move to Austin.
Prior to his becoming ill, Joseph had attended Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church.
An avid golfer, he was a long-time member of Barton Creek Country Club.
Joe had also been an excellent, commercially-rated private pilot.
Condolences may be left in Joseph's online guestbook at wcfish.tributes.com
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of North Austin Medical Center Intensive Care Unit for their kindness and professionalism during Joe's final days.
