Billy Burton Howard, 76 of Marlinton passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home. Born December 26, 1944 in Buckeye he was a son of the late Gilda Howard. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Grubb and Barbara Casteel. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather (a.k.a. PaPaw Bill) who strongly believed in the Christian faith. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War (1965-1967) where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious services. He continued his support for our armed services as a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Bill was a truck driver by profession where he had 40 years of service with Burns Motor Freight. He excelled during his career with recognition including 1984 WV ATA State Driver of the Year and membership in the "Mack/ATA Million Mile Clubs." He continued his driving career after retirement while driving ambulance for Pocahontas Memorial Hospital and driving truck for Boxley. Bill had many hobbies and interests which, first and foremost, was spending time with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. Carpentry and remodeling of homes was a favorite past time for him. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Howard, daughter, Lisa Howard of Marlinton, son, Mike Howard and wife Lori of Fraziers Bottom, WV, granddaughter, Addie Grace Howard, sisters Wanda Halterman of Lewisburg, Clara "Tink" Gum of Buckeye, and Sherry Buttrey of Elkton, MD.
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Billy Burton Howard, 76 of Marlinton passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home. Born December 26, 1944 in Buckeye he was a son of the late Gilda Howard. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Grubb and Barbara Casteel. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather (a.k.a. PaPaw Bill) who strongly believed in the Christian faith. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War (1965-1967) where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious services. He continued his support for our armed services as a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Bill was a truck driver by profession where he had 40 years of service with Burns Motor Freight. He excelled during his career with recognition including 1984 WV ATA State Driver of the Year and membership in the "Mack/ATA Million Mile Clubs." He continued his driving career after retirement while driving ambulance for Pocahontas Memorial Hospital and driving truck for Boxley. Bill had many hobbies and interests which, first and foremost, was spending time with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. Carpentry and remodeling of homes was a favorite past time for him. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Howard, daughter, Lisa Howard of Marlinton, son, Mike Howard and wife Lori of Fraziers Bottom, WV, granddaughter, Addie Grace Howard, sisters Wanda Halterman of Lewisburg, Clara "Tink" Gum of Buckeye, and Sherry Buttrey of Elkton, MD.
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