David Curtis Howard

David was born on November 2, 1962, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to the late Jerry Bud and Joyce Marie Howard.

David was a talented woodworker and craftsman who turned his love of working with his hands into a career. He owned and operated Dave’s Restoration, where he used his creativity, skill, and attention to detail to restore and give new life to pieces for others. Woodworking was more than his profession; it was something he genuinely loved. Even later in life, he continued to enjoy carving and creating whenever he was able.

David was outgoing and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. He truly never met a stranger. He loved talking, meeting new people, sharing stories, and making connections wherever he went. His strong personality, sense of humor, and gift for conversation made him someone people remembered.

He had many interests throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, race cars, photography, and especially woodworking and carving. He was also a devoted University of Louisville fan and an avid Baltimore Ravens fan, with a particular love for watching Lamar Jackson play. His love of football was something he enjoyed sharing with his family and grandchildren.

Above all, David loved his family. He was incredibly proud of his daughter and grandchildren and treasured his role as a father and grandfather. He loved his wife, Rhonda, deeply, and their nearly six years of marriage brought him great happiness and companionship.

David’s life was also a story of growth, redemption, and faith. Through the years, he became a man his family was incredibly proud of. His faith became an important part of his life, and his decision to be baptized in April 2026 was a meaningful reflection of the man he had become. His story serves as a reminder that it is never too late to grow, to make things right, and to become the person God calls you to be.

David will be remembered for his craftsmanship and creativity, his outgoing personality, his love of a good conversation, his determination and strong will, his devotion to the people he loved, and the man he worked so hard to become. His family is proud of the life he built and the testimony he leaves behind.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lahoma Routt.

He is survived by his wife of almost six years, Rhonda Howard; daughter, Laura (Phillip) Rogers; step sons, Charles (Charity) Hodge and Michael (Christy) Hodge; grandchildren, Taylor, Thomas and Tripp Rogers, and Caleb, Joshua, Kelsen, Kacie and Kamden Hodge; stepmother, Connie Howard; brother, Doug Howard; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, at 12:00 noon at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street, Elizabethtown, with Pastor Gary Taylor officiating. A livestream may be viewed: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c26082161255440 at the time of service. Burial will follow at Hardin Memorial Park, 900 N. Miles Street, Elizabethtown.

Visitation will take place on Monday from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.