Howard D. Poff, age 66, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Howard was born July 23, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Franklin High School. He married Catherine M. Greene on June 30, 1973.
As a Sailor, Howard proudly served the nation in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years. He retired as a Damage Control Chief. Throughout his life, he was a member of woodworkers clubs and had a passion for segmented wood turning and wood crafts.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cathy; children, Colleen Vansant, Steven D. Poff, Kandi Poff; grandchildren, Logan, Madison, Megan, Chloe, Audrey, Gracie and Steven, Jr; brothers, Ronald Poff, Jerry Poff; sisters, Sharon Taylor, Karen Roe.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Howard will be laid to rest during a private family committal service at Jacksonville National Cemetery.