- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1928
- Date Of Death: March 19, 2021
- Spouse: Betty Jo Duncan
- Children: Steve and Janis Duncan, Pat and Charles Bagley
- Resting Place: Broadlawn Memorial Gardens
- Occupation: Business Owner
- City: Buford
- State: Georgia
Howard is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Betty Jo Duncan, Palm Harbor, FL; his son, Steve and Janis Duncan, Chicago, IL and daughters, Pat and Charles Bagley, Hoschton, GA; Renee Duncan, Palm Harbor, FL; and Jody Duncan Penland, Charlotte, NC.; Grandchildren Tara and Joey King, Snead, AL; Brian and Scott Duncan, Chicago, IL; and Brittany Penland, Huntington, W Va. Great-grandchildren; Will, Allison, Cole, and Audra Perry, Snead, AL. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Howard was born October 27, 1928, in Buford, GA.
He was a Beta Club Graduate of the Class of 1946 at Sugar Hill High School. He accomplished his senior class life goal of visiting all 50 of the United States with his wife and best friends, Barbara and Travis Adams. Howard retired from owning and managing D & G Foodland Grocery stores in Buford, Commerce, and Lavonia, GA. Howard was a lifetime member of Sardis United Methodist Church, Buford, GA. Also, he was a member of the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge # 131 in Lawrenceville, GA.
