HOWARD, Leslie Ernest “Les”, 88, was born October 15, 1929, the second child of Earl and Laura Jane Howard. America lost a warrior and hero with his passing on Mar 16, 2018. He served his country well and now he serves the Lord. Les was a loving, caring, and generous person. CW4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) Mr. Howard was a 32 year veteran of the US Army – serving in Korea, Vietnam, Germany, as well as in the United States – primarily as a member of the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions. His military awards include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupational Medal (Germany), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon”2”, and the Army Commendation Medal. He retired from active duty in 1985. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11 am, at Leak Memory Chapel, followed by his Funeral Service at 12 Noon, with Larry McEndarfer officiating. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens at 3 pm CST. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite, in 2004, and his son, Michael. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; son, Leslie Howard, Jr. (Connie); daughters, Cathy Moon, Gail Brown (Russell), Cindy Kiser, Susan Raney (Larry); a brother, Richard Howard; grandchildren, Ashely Howard, Donald Brown (Stephanie), Robert Brown (Rachel) Grady Glover, Grant Moon (Megan), Dusty Glover, Amanda Moon (Bo), Alana Pace (Bryan), Samantha Raney; nieces, Susan Novotony, Laura Bennett, Martha White (Punky); nephew, Ron Howard; & great nieces, Mallory & Jessica Lucier. In the weeks before his passing, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was Baptized into the Family of Christ. He will be missed. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.
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