Gary Lee Howard

Born in Akron, Ohio to Donna Jean Jeam Howard and Carl Howard Jr, on December 24th, 1948.

Gary was a graduate of Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, and has an Associates of Arts degree from Valencia Community College, in Orlando, Florida.

Gary was a Vietnam War Veteran,1969-1970; he also was a Steel Worker by trade for 25 years. His passions included being a Blues Guitar Musician, vacationing, boating and was also an avid Hot Rod Enthusiast.

He will be lovingly missed by his significant other, Karlene Webb.

Gary is survived by his sister, Linda Howard and son Derek Howard.

Gary will be sadly missed by his lifelong childhood friends, Vietnam Buddies, and many other dear friends whom he had stayed in contact with all his life.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Donna Howard (nee Dyke).

Here's a tribute to Gary: "Playin' the Blues"

"Its Like You Can Feel the Music

Not Only Hear it-

That You Become Part of it and

It Becomes Part of You."