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Howard, Wilford W.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Wilford W. Howard, 92, of Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born June 15, 1916 in Rockville, VA, (Hanover County), he was the son of the late John William and Gertrude Puryear Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia S. Howard; three sisters, Frances Stansbury and Delzelle Stanley of Rockville, VA, and Dorothy Hollins of Montpelier, VA. He is also survived by three grandchildren by choice, Martha Ann Burton, Steven Burton and Richard Burton; and many friends. He was owner and operator of W. W. Howard Sawmill for 40 years. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 18, at Southlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Carl Weaver officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dinwiddie Volunteer Rescue Squad, 10209 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


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I am so sorry for your loss of W. I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of both of you although it was for a short time. You both made an impact in my life and I will never forget our walks and the wonderful dinners we had and just sitting and talking to you about the bible. God be with you through your times of trial. I will miss him greatly.

Posted by: Chrissy Pullen at June 17, 2008 06:41 PM

Dearest Nanny Howard,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel in my heart nor the tears in my eyes for your loss of "W". Even though I don't communicate well or often, neither of you have ever been far from my heart, my thoughts or my prayers. I know this is understandbly a difficult time, please find comfort in your many, many friends, relatives and in the eternal hope God gives all who "so believe".
I have so many fond memories of "W" from my childhood. I always felt a little taller whenever I was fortunate enough to spend time with "W". I'll always cherish in my heart the rides on the bulldozer, the rides in the woods in his pickup, driving his go-cart, working on his sawmill trucks & equipment, anxiously awaiting the passing through of his tractor snow plow on snowy winter mornings, loving my kids, and more. I always looked up to you and "W" while growing up and still do to this day. Both of you were always models for the rest of us on how to live our lives. May God Bless you at this most difficult time. May my thoughts, prayers and love be of some small comfort during your time of loss and always.
With much love,
Wayne Carr

Posted by: Wayne Carr at June 17, 2008 11:17 AM

We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Howard ment so much to me and my family. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wayne and Patty Hauser

Posted by: Wayne Hauser at June 16, 2008 04:40 PM
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