George Leo Howard Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Clayton NC with the Pastor Bill Beyer officiating. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

George was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late George L. and Teresa Siefert Howard on May 17, 1930. He married Carolyn Kable on September 17, 1952, in Baltimore.

He attended Baltimore public schools and graduated high school from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1948 and from the University of Maryland in 1952. George attended Maryland on an athletic scholarship. He played football, basketball, and baseball his freshman year. George concentrated on baseball (his first love) after his freshman year. He was a member of the baseball team all 4 years he attended.

From 1950 to 1958 he was a member of the Virginia National Guard.

He worked as a human resource manager for GTE Sylvania and Fieldcrest Mills for 30 years. He was involved in numerous civic activities during his years as a human resource manager. Later in life he worked part time at the Athletic Center at Riverwood staying close to the active life he enjoyed.

In addition to his parents, George is also preceded in death by Carolyn Howard, his wife of 65 years. He is survived by his sons, Steve Howard and wife, Suzanne, Scott Howard and wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Leslie Hubbard; son, David Howard and wife, Paige; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brother, Jim Howard and wife, Sara of Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Holy Cross Lutheran Church 2920 NC 42 Hwy. Clayton, NC 27520.

The family of George wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Transitions LifeCare Hospice services and the staff of Cadence Senior Living Center, Garner. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com for the Howard family. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.