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In loving memory of
William Maurice Howard
November 7, 1937 - September 15, 2025
William "Bill" Maurice Howard, 87, of St. Pete Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 15, 2025, at the St. Petersburg General Hospital. Bill was born November 7, 1937, in Washington, Indiana, to Charles and Frances Howard, the youngest of twelve children and adored by his family.
Bill graduated from Washington Catholic High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. He then moved to Indianapolis and attended Butler University and spent eight years in the United States Navy Reserves. Bill was a devout Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus. It was during this time when he met the love of his life, Nancy, his wife of nearly sixty-five years.
Bill had a proud and honored career in aviation that spanned decades with TWA, Lake Central Airlines, Eastern Airlines/System One and Amadeus, providing reservations services to travel agents, passenger processing, and flight management services.
Bill maintained a strong foundation for his family while gaining deep respect from those around him. He stood firm in his principles and showed kindness and integrity through his daily actions.
As a gentleman with a great sense of humor, Bill could recite or produce a limerick, poem, or joke with the best of them. Though he is deeply missed, the memory of his strength, humor and goodness will continue to live on in the lives he touched.
Bill was preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Noel Howard.
Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy; his children and their partners: Christopher (Nancy), Michael (Alejandra), Joseph (Julia), David (Glory Fe), Charles (Luz) and Katherine (Peter); sister, Patricia Cosby and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a proud grandfather to nineteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am, Friday, October 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana. Father Paul Ferguson will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com. The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with Bill Howard's arrangements.
Tributes
"That joy and smile I saw when we tailgated at a Miami Dolphins? game, that big house in Kendall you opened up to us, including the kitchen and pool table, that will live on in me. Grateful to you and family for your actions benefiting us. You stacked a lot of wins up on earth; Keep it going in heaven. Fins up! Bill up!"
"To my Abuelo Bill, thank you for loving me and my kids. Thank you for raising such a strong son that would later become a wonderful husband to my mom and bonus father to me. Thank you for always smiling, laughing, and being a great example to me and my siblings. You will be missed. We will carry you in our hearts always. "
"Grandpa, you always had a smile on your face and a laugh in your heart. I won?t ever forget how you made everyone in the room smile and laugh. We love you. ??Starr "
"Love & miss you so much your words actions & memories will not be forgotten I only wish you to be happy & free of pain now. You were the one & only grandpa but the best of them ever. I hope to take everything you?ve said done & taught to be a better overall person thank you for everything "
"We were all so lucky to have you in our lives, Grandpa. I?m gonna miss how goofy you were and all the conversations we shared. I love you. "
"Thank you for getting us to all know & love pass a grille! This place has a special place in my heart. I have so many memories of coming to visit you & grandma when I was little! Ice cream and dinner at crabby bills. I love you grandpa! "
"Bill was a great guy. I've known him all my life and I'm 61 years old. I will miss talking with him"
"Bill was such a kind, and memorable man. We will miss him at our Post 305! Prayers to the family and RIP Bill! "
"I always enjoyed seeing Bill at the American Legion. I loved his stories and history of Post 305, I sure will him. RIP Bill, you were loved by so many??"
"Simply a beautiful soul loved and admired by all who knew him. We will miss him."
"Best fishing buddy ever! Loved going out on the ?Miss Pass-A-Grille."
"Uncle Bill--one of a kind and a friend to all!"
"Thanks, Dad!"
"Love you dad! "