Passing of Frank Howard
Frank Edward Howard, 90, died peacefully at his home Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
He was born in Stratford, Iowa on October 23, 1917. He later served in the United States Army during World War II, in the 121st Hospital Division. Frank moved to Wyoming after his marriage to Elva Decker, where they co-pastored the Sheridan Church of God of Prophecy for eight years. It was in Wyoming Frank attended Hieman Business College, preparing him for his role as the accountant for the White Wing Publishing House in Cleveland, Tennessee, from 1958 until his retirement in 1984, serving 26 years.
During his 50 year residency in Cleveland Frank ministered as deacon at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy, as well as serving in leadership positions such as treasurer, Sunday school superintendent, and small group ministry leader. He also supported his wife’s international ministry to women, traveling with her to every continent.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, Frank lived his life as a testimony of God’s faithfulness. His humble spirit, tender heart and love for the Lord defined his character and inspired those around him. Frank’s compassion for the lost prompted a life dedicated to personal evangelism and serving others. Above all, his family and friends will remember him as a man of prayer, who lived out his faith daily looking forward to the time that he would join the saints in heaven’s eternal celebration.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elva Howard; his daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Rick Creasy; his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Bess Howard; and grandchildren: Lee and Clint Creasy, Lauren and husband Jay Harding, Ben and Brett Howard.
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Funeral Arrangements
Funeral arrangements for Brother Howard will be as follows:
Friday, April 4
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Viewing, Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy
Saturday, April 5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Lie in State, Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy
11:00 AM - Funeral Service, Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy with Interment following at
Sunset Memorial Gardens
*All functions will be held at:
Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy (click here for directions)
3301 Peerless Road NW
Cleveland, Tennessee
Memorial Contributions
Contributions in memory of Brother Howard may be made to:
International Children's Ministries of the Church of God of Prophecy
PO Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
Peerless Road Church Building Fund
3301 Peerless Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37312