Obituary of Christopher M. Howard

Christopher M. Howard, 61, of 611 W. Oak St. Titusville, died Wednesday evening July 3, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Chris was born on January 26, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, a son of Ann Morgan Howard and the late Kenneth J. Howard. He was married to Becky Jo Dye on July 10, 1976 at Franklin, PA. Chris was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1971. He had been employed at Oil Creek Plastics for 41 years. Chris was the current track president and former board member of Drake Well BMX. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching WWE wrestling on TV, and watching NASCAR. He was a lifelong avid Cleveland Browns fan. He enjoyed mostly spending time with his grandchildren. Chris is survived by his wife of Titusville; his mother of Titusville; two children, Michael Howard and his wife Abby of Cambridge Springs, and Leanne Howard of Titusville; two grandchildren, Aizlinn and Evelyn Howard; three sisters, Connie Kirvan and husband Clifford, Kathy Eason and husband John, and Carol Cartney and husband Timothy, all of Titusville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Sunday July 14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service at the funeral home on Monday July 15th at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Catharines Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to any local Humane Society or to Drake Well BMX c/o Titusville Area Leisure Services 714 E. Main St. Titusville, PA 16354.