Of Jonesborough, TN., formerly of Titusville, Fl. went to be with the Lord on Friday, April, 23, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee. He was 83 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Pearl (Jones) Willet; his parents, daughter, seven brothers and four sisters. Howard is survived by a daughter, Hope (Darrell) Hagen; son, John Taylor; five grand daughters, and seven great-grandchildren. Howard retired from Johnson Control, as well as the Bank of Lenawee in Adrian, MI. He loved gardening in his yard with his dog, Baby, by his side. Services are scheduled at the funeral home on Thursday, April 29, at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Bob Deloria officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will take place in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, at the corner of M-50 and M-52 in Tecumseh, MI.
Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home
1806 E. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-3104