Jack was born in Peoria Illinois on April 25, 1950, the son of the late John W. Howland Jr. and Doris L. (Day) Howland. Jack grew up in Chillicothe Illinois, graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1968.
Jack joined the Air Force in August of 1969 and served his great country for four years. After his service time he attended the University of Illinois majoring in business. Jack was in the automobile industry for 40+ years and had a passion for helping others. He was known and respected in the community for his knowledge and integrity.
Surviving Jack is his loving wife, Nedra J. (Malloy) Howland, married July 12, 1969, two children, Brian (Liz) Howland and Jenny (Bill) Parliament, six grandchildren, Alexis Martin, Westley Howland, Joah Howland, Kailey Parliament, Kyle Parliament and Jacob Parliament and four loving sisters, Kathy Carpentier, Pam (Jack) Harvey, Barb (Steve) Luckhart and Lisa Vogel.
Jack enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, reading his bible, being a part of the Second Church of Christ family, watching sports, and spending time with family & friends.
He was a Mason and Past Monarch of the GAO Grotto.
Jack really loved being around people and never knew a stranger. His jokes will be told for years to come. He will be sadly missed by many.
Jack was born in Peoria Illinois on April 25, 1950, the son of the late John W. Howland Jr. and Doris L. (Day) Howland. Jack grew up in Chillicothe Illinois, graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1968.
Jack joined the Air Force in August of 1969 and served his great country for four years. After his service time he attended the University of Illinois majoring in business. Jack was in the automobile industry for 40+ years and had a passion for helping others. He was known and respected in the community for his knowledge and integrity.
Surviving Jack is his loving wife, Nedra J. (Malloy) Howland, married July 12, 1969, two children, Brian (Liz) Howland and Jenny (Bill) Parliament, six grandchildren, Alexis Martin, Westley Howland, Joah Howland, Kailey Parliament, Kyle Parliament and Jacob Parliament and four loving sisters, Kathy Carpentier, Pam (Jack) Harvey, Barb (Steve) Luckhart and Lisa Vogel.
Jack enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, reading his bible, being a part of the Second Church of Christ family, watching sports, and spending time with family & friends.
He was a Mason and Past Monarch of the GAO Grotto.
Jack really loved being around people and never knew a stranger. His jokes will be told for years to come. He will be sadly missed by many.
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