He is preceded in death by his father.
Brett is survived by his three sons, Christian Herd, Brett E. Howard, and John Howard; his mother. Sondra, a brother, Todd Howard; a sister, Sharon Perry and 5 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Anderson Funeral Home 40 North Main Street, Springboro, with Pastor Tony McKiddy officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.