LELAND — Timothy Wayne “Tim” Howard, 62, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.
Tim was born May 20, 1957, in Rocky Mount, where he lived for most of his life until moving to Wilmington area 15 years ago. Tim attended East Carolina University; worked in the family business, Bob Howard Shoes; and, after moving to Wilmington, joined E.W. Goodwin’s Sons in lumber sales.
He was a man of deep thought with a strong quest for knowledge and the love of nature, mankind and family; a truly good person with a big heart who cared passionately for his family, friends and those less fortunate. Tim enjoyed skeet shooting at the Buccaneer Gun Club; kayaking with the Cape Fear River Watch and archery.
Tim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Proctor Howard; their son, Blake Howard, and son Ryan Howard, and his fiancé, Jara Herndon; brother, Mike Howard, and his partner, James Kouchinsky; and sister-in-law, Terry Hoyle, and her husband, Tim Hoyle. He also leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Mary Howard; and brothers, Steve and Andy Howard.
A celebration of life will be held with a visitation at 10 a.m. and services following at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
The family would like to thank the Lower Cape Fear Hospice team for their loving care and support.
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