He will be remembered by his wife of 43 years, Teresa Sall; children Carla Hickman, John (Cindy) Hickman, Dennis (Kaye) Hickman, James (Rose) Hickman, Katherine (Bill) Ogan, Bobbie Sue (Steve Foote) Hickman, Mary Beth (Pam) Hickman, Stephan Hickman, AnnMarie (Kyle) Grabowski; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings Alvin, Carol, Vern, Ron, Marcia; many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial visitation with relatives and friends will be held from 1 – 3 PM, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418.
In honor of Howard and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.