Richard "Rick" E. Howard

Obituary

Richard E. “Rick” Howard, 66, of Springfield, passed away July 18, 2021 at Southbrook Care Center. He was born June 13, 1955 in Springfield. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver before retiring from Navistar after many years employment. He was a member of the Union Club, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting guns. Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Judy (Hayes) Howard; three children, Skipper (Katherine) Howard, Richard Albert Howard II (Mary Parker), and Nicole (Eric) Stephenson; ten grandchildren, Shawn, Alissa, Katie, Taylor, Christian, Kaden, Joseph, Zoe, Ashyla, and Braylon; siblings, Stephanie (Dahl) Johnson, Stephen (Shari) Howard, and Janet (Gary) Blain; special friend, Rodney Kaffenbarger; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Albert Howard; mother, Bernice Mae (Johnson) Howard-Calvert; stepfather, Bill Calvert; and infant twin grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm Saturday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services and military honors will immediately follow at 4:00 pm. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

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