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Thomas Ray Howard

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Thomas Ray Howard

Birth
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death
2 Nov 2021 (aged 70)
Burial
Cremated Add to Map
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Thomas R. Howard of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born January 5, 1951 in South Bend to Alonzo and Martha (Floor) Howard, who preceded him in death. Thomas took over his father's restaurant business, renaming it Thom's City BBQ, which he owned and operated for many years.

A Veteran of the United States Army, Thomas served our country with pride from 1971 to 1977. He was known for his avid support of Notre Dame football and hoped to see them win the Championship this year; he also enjoyed fishing, loved his dogs and of course, his family.

On November 21, 1992 in South Bend he was united in marriage to Sharon Tesmer who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Tracy Huys of Cocoa Beach, FL and son, Thomas Howard, Jr. of South Bend, IN along with his six grandchildren, Jennifer, Corey, Kevin, Haven, Joey, Adam and four great-grandchildren. Stepdaughters, Tina Ewing and Tonya McCauley preceded Thomas in death.

No services are being held at this time. Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Thomas' honor can be made to South Bend's Pet Refuge, located at 4626 S Burnett Dr, South Bend, IN 46614.

Online condolences may be shared with the Howard family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas R. Howard, please visit our floral store.
Thomas R. Howard of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born January 5, 1951 in South Bend to Alonzo and Martha (Floor) Howard, who preceded him in death. Thomas took over his father's restaurant business, renaming it Thom's City BBQ, which he owned and operated for many years.

A Veteran of the United States Army, Thomas served our country with pride from 1971 to 1977. He was known for his avid support of Notre Dame football and hoped to see them win the Championship this year; he also enjoyed fishing, loved his dogs and of course, his family.

On November 21, 1992 in South Bend he was united in marriage to Sharon Tesmer who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Tracy Huys of Cocoa Beach, FL and son, Thomas Howard, Jr. of South Bend, IN along with his six grandchildren, Jennifer, Corey, Kevin, Haven, Joey, Adam and four great-grandchildren. Stepdaughters, Tina Ewing and Tonya McCauley preceded Thomas in death.

No services are being held at this time. Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Thomas' honor can be made to South Bend's Pet Refuge, located at 4626 S Burnett Dr, South Bend, IN 46614.

Online condolences may be shared with the Howard family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas R. Howard, please visit our floral store.

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