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Lawrence M. Howard

– June 3, 2025

Lawrence M. Howard
Lawrence M. Howard, age 89, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on June 3, 2025. Larry was the cherished husband of Karen Howard and the late Florence Evelyn Howard. He was a devoted father to Sheri (Mike) Angel of Hopedale, Ohio; Randy (Ina, deceased) Howard of Piqua, Ohio; Carol (Don) Garlinger of Hopedale, Ohio; Diane (George) Coffland of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Larry Howard (Loren Barrows) of Clermont, Florida. He was also a devoted brother to Debbie (Jack) Varble of Worthington, Ohio.

Larry will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His greatest joys in life were his faith, family and singing gospel music with the GTL Quartet and in other churches in the Sun City Center area. He was a former deacon and member of Trinity Baptist Church. He retired from being an auditor for the State of Ohio in 1998. He loved playing softball and volleyball. Larry’s life was marked by faith, dedication and love. He will be deeply missed and will forever remain in our hearts.

Larry passed away peacefully with his wife, Karen Howard, by his side. A Memorial Service will be held in Ohio.