David Jan Howard, 80, of Greenville, passed away on November 1, 2022, at Hunt Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Grissom officiating, burial will follow the service at Memoryland Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Jan was born on August 28, 1942, in Gainesville, Texas, to
Charles Henry Howard and Naomi Blanche Beckner Howard. After graduation from Prairie
Valley High School he attended Tarleton State College in Stephenville. Jan
enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his
country. After Jan got out of the Air Force
he worked for Northrop at Sheppard Air Force base where he gained his
commercial pilots license. Later Jan worked for Dowell Oil Services then later
worked for Halliburton. Jan attended the
First Assembly Of God Church in Greenville. Jan had a passion for aviation and
loved flying in his spare time.
Jan is survived by his wife Lynda of Greenville, son Nathan
Judd Howard of Greenville, daughter Holli Janine Moore and husband Mike of Granbury, brothers Timothy
Howard and wife Pam of Hewitt, Steven Howard and wife Nelda of Nocona,
grandchildren Mamie Haven Moore and Maximus Banks Moore, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Jan was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary,
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Mike
Moore, Jansen Powell, Joel Powell, Josh Denman, Chad Wuerch and Cody Phillips.
Condolences(3)
Lori smith
Commerce, TX Sunday, November 6, 2022 David was the sweetest guy ever. I took care of him at Briarcliff and he was always so nice, sweet, and loved his coffee. He will be missed that’s for sure. I love you David Howard and will see you again on dayBetty Cooper
Greenville, TX Thursday, November 3, 2022 Lynda,I am so very sorry to hear of Jan’s passing.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Betty Jean
Janice C Melcher
Cypress, TX Thursday, November 3, 2022 Lynda, I am so sorry to hear about Jan, however he has gained his eternal home with Jesus! Praying for you and your family.