Thurman J. Howerton commonly known as "Joe" died peacefully at home on June 26th. He was known for his friendliness, sense of humor, and kindness.

Born in Hico, TX he attended the state orphan home graduating valedictorian. Earned a Business Administration degree from the University of Texas. Entered the Army, and soon graduated from Georgetown University with a Master of Science degree in Personnel Administration.
Joe served 23 years in the Army and retired as an Lieutenant Colonel.
He will be missed by many, and never be forgotten.

My father served in the US Army Engineer Corp with distinction and honor.  He is the reason I joined the military as an Army Nurse and served at WRAMC.  He believed that I needed to be a strong and independent person who believed in myself and took pride in what I did in life.  I can say that I lived up to that expectation and I know that he was proud of me.
He was an avid golfer, loved bird watching and gardening when I was growing up.  He use to feed squirrels and blue jays from his hand, giving them peanuts and just marveling how they would wait for him to come to feed them.  The back of the house was declared a bird sanctuary  which attested to my parents love of wildlife.  
I loved our Saturday grilling steak nights when I was growing up and he would let me sneak a sip of his whiskey sour.  He would tell me, “now don’t tell your mother”…well I never did, Dad.  Our secret is safe 
Rest In Peace….your daughter

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