Luke Howard

Luke Vincent Howard, Sr., of Royal Oak, MD, died October 23, 2015. He was 83 years old. Born August 26, 1932, he was the son of the late Vernon Francis and Mary Cecilia Howard. He graduated from Easton High School in 1951. He received his Associates of Art Degree from Salisbury State Teachers College (currently Salisbury University) in 1953 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticultural from the University of Maryland in 1956. While at Maryland, he was a member of the Gymkhana Troupe, a gymnastic exhibition group. He was married to Ann Hubbard Howard for 59 years. They were active members of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church from which he was honored with the Order of Merit for outstanding service to the diocese of Wilmington. Immediately following graduation from college, Mr. Howard worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a processed food inspector. Later, he was employed by the Maryland Juvenile Justice System for 29 years, 23 years as the Regional Director in charge of five counties on the upper Eastern Shore. During that time, he helped establish the Bethany House for juveniles. Upon retirement, he spent ten years as an ornamental gardener on a private estate. Mr. Howard was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Club #1622. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and a large, loving family. This includes Mary Annette Mitchell of Cambridge, and her family; Jennifer M. Woessner of Abita Springs, LA, her husband, Andy, son Preston and stepdaughter, Taylor; daughter, Rebecca M. Montgomery with husband, Nick, children, Jessa, Gwenna and Dominic of Huntingtown, MD; Robert S. Mitchell and wife, Kelsey, Christopher Mitchell and wife, Christina, children, Emily and stepson Dylan of Belair, MD. daughter, Diana H. Johnson’s family includes her husband, Sherwood, Gavin, and Maxine of Royal Oak, Gabriel and wife, Meredith of Frederick, Maryland and Claire of Anchorage, Alaska; sons Luke Vincent Howard, Jr. with his son, Luke V. Howard III and Joseph R. Howard with his wife, Deborah of Trappe, MD; stepdaughter Rachel Esposito, husband Matt and granddaughters, Rory and Bella; two children predeceased him: Peter Martin Howard and Angela H. Pugh. Angela was the wife of Dan Pugh and had a son, Sam J. Pugh. His brother, Joseph T. Howard resides in Silver Spring, MD. His brother Francis V. Howard and sister, Mettie Marie H. Hill .predeceased him. A funeral liturgy will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Michaels Chapel, on October 30, 2015, at 11 a.m.. Friends may call on October 29, 2015, from 6-8PM, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton, MD 21601. An Elks service will begin at 7 p.m. and the Recitation of Rosary will follow. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or Parish Center Building Fund, 1210 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601, or to your favorite charity.

Luke Howard

August 26, 1932 - October 23, 2015