Howard Leroy Clontz

HICKORY – Howard Leroy Clontz, 87 went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2021 at Carolina Caring.

Howard was born on May 30, 1934 in Catawba County, to the late Henry and Annie Yoder Clontz. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Howard was a member of Fairgrove Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Argel Houser Clontz; children, Lynn Whitener and husband Michael, Dale Clontz, Beth Stulls and husband Sam, Amy Lail and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Heather Misenheimer and husband Bradley, Timothy Stulls, Jonathan Clontz and wife Marie, Matthew Stulls and wife Erica; great-grandchildren, Brielle Misenheimer, Autumn Stulls, Jackson Clontz, Olivia Stulls; siblings, Phyllis Hines, Frances Brittain, Wayne Clontz and wife Venita; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11 am at Catawba Memorial Park with Pastor Neil George officiating. Burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton NC 28658.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Clontz Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.