George Stanislaus Howard Jr.

George was born in Winsted, Connecticut to George and Evelyn (Knapp) Howard. He graduated from Stanton Military Academy (Virginia) in 1965 and went on to earn a degree in Animal Science from the Texas A&M University in 1969. After a second degree in 1972 Agricultural Journalism and commissioning as a second lieutenant in the Us Army Signal Corp, he continued his military reserve status as he moved around the country, attaining the rank of captain.

He began a career using his talents and skills working as a meat department manager. He also used his love of photography to take school pictures for Provine Studios. In 1980, he began his 28-year professional career in pharmaceutical sales, calling all over South Texas from Del Rio to Halletsville and Kerrville to the Valley. He was dedicated and respected for a strong work ethic and quiet mannerism, always ready to help and available when needed.

George married the love of his life, Audrey (Tryon) Howard May 30, 1970, in Westfield, Massachusetts. Together, they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage, building a home filled with warmth, laughter, and mutual devotion. George was a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Howard; his children, Becky Kinard (Brian), and Jennifer Hoffer (Greg), six grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, and Addyson Wilson, Dylan May, Sydney and Emberlyn Hoffer, brother, Richard Howard (Wanda) and sister-in-law, Carol, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, George S. Sr. and Evelyn Howard.

A celebration of George's life will be held at Oxford United Methodist Church, 9739 Huebner, San Antonio, Texas 78240, on Saturday, October 24, 2026. George’s Celebration of Life will begin with visitation from 9:30am-10:15am. The service will begin at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in George’s memory to the Oxford United Methodist Church or the Gary Sinise Foundation at: www.oxfordumc.org/donate or www.garysinisefoundation.org.

“He lived a quiet life of deep love, and his memory will remain a blessing to us all.”