Gary T. Howard
Gary T. Howard, 53, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Friday, March 22, 2013, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.
He was born May 30, 1959, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Antoon “Tony” and Elsie Katherine Temple Howard.
In 1978, he married Valerie Fairman, who died February 19, 2005.
Mr. Howard was a longtime car salesman in the Waynesburg area.
He was an avid golfer, when his health permitted, and a past member of Greene County Country Club.
Surviving are three children, Jennifer Howard of Hastings, David Howard of Jefferson and Suzanna Howard of Rachel, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Dylan Howard and Blaze McCombie; siblings John Howard of Waynesburg, Mary David and husband Bob of Jefferson, Paul Howard and wife Kay of Waynesburg, Haddie Doney and husband Marty of Waynesburg, Gloria Keener and husband George of Waynesburg, James Howard and wife Sandy of Pitt Gas, Susie Davis and husband Gerald of Jefferson, and Bill Howard and wife Donna of Waynesburg; a brother-in-law, Carl “Cutts” Virgin of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, S. Joan Virgin, and his father- and mother-in-law, Wayne and Theresa Stranak Fairman.
Private services are being held in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to one’s favorite charity.