HOWARD , WALTER B. SR., 83, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008, with his children by his side at Thomson Hood Veteran Center in Wilmore, KY.
He was a retired Navy Chief Quartermaster with over 21 years of service, who served in World War II & Korea. He also was a retired courier for American Data, Catholic by faith, and was a member of the V.F.W.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty; and sons, Walter B. Howard Jr. & James E. Howard.
Survivors include his children, Deborah Walsh (Ron), Barbara Mathias (Barry), Jane Maeser, Ann Klapheke (Brett), Thomas Howard (Karen), and Donna Francisco; 16 grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Highway. Burial in Zachary Taylor Cemetery.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Expressions may be made to Thomsom Hood Veterans Center, 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY, 40390.