Howard J Erps

He was born March 24, 1931 in Danvers to Alfred and Bessie (Simpson) Erps, he married Alice Giacomo. They later divorced. He then married Janice Shroyer, they divorced. He was preceded in death by his parents; 14 brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are eight children, Cynthia (George) Carter of Pekin, Richard (Tammy) Erps of Streator, Rodney Erps of Goodfield, Brenda McFarden of Creve Coeur, Mark (Amber) Erps of Phoenix, Arizona; Charlotte Horve of Springfield two step-children, Diana (Larry) Woodside of Pickneyville, Melba Flowers of Arab, Alabama;21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Howard was a veteran of the United States Army.

He worked for 15 years at Bordens Dairy in Pekin and then he worked for Pekin Harwood Sawmill for 11 years, retiring in 1994.

Howard enjoyed woodworking, going for car rides and spending time with his family.

A gathering celebrating Howard’s life will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in 700 S Capitol St, Pekin, IL 61554.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka Kansas.

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