William David Howard

William David Howard, age 89, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Cross Creek, FL to William and Oni Howard, William graduated from Hawthorne High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern University, and served his country in the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force. William was married to Patricia Ann Howard, and worked as a Correctional Officer for the State of Florida.

William is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, as well as his children William (Kathleen) Howard of Ft. Lauderdale, David (Debbie) Howard of Crawfordville, Steven Howard of Ocala; his step-children Donald Rossignol and Lisa (Stephen) Precourt of Greer, SC; his grandchildren Patrick D Howard of Orlando, Chase Howard of Dunnellon, Holden Howard of Gainesville, and Kelsey (Ben) Land of Crawfordville; his step-grandchildren Stephanie (Chris) Leacock, Michael Precourt, Heather Precourt, Sam Precourt and Jacob Precourt, as well as one great-grandchild, Barrett Land of Crawfordville, and brother and sister-in-law William and Randi Schmid of Tallahassee, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Oni Howard, and his son Michael Howard.

A funeral will be held at 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9425 N Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs FL, 34434. All funeral arrangements are being handled by Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Lutheran in William Howard’s name.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ferofuneralhome.com for the Howard family.