Edward Benson Howard's Obituary
Decatur-Edward Benson Howard, 67, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ed was born December 12, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Junior Benson and Edna Lucille (Watts) Howard. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and woodworking.
Ed leaves behind his daughters Melissa Conroy and Leslie Howard Brown, granddaughter Heather Rene Conroy, brother James Howard, and sisters Sharon Morgan, Beverly Foy, Debbie Meyers, and LaVerna Armstrong.
Ed was reunited in Heaven with his parents, and sister Diane Anderson.
Graveside services with military honors to celebrate Ed’s life will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Melissa Conroy.
The family of Edward Benson Howard is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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