The Shadow
William Young “Billy” Howard, Jr.
William Young “Billy” Howard, Jr., age 56, of Toledo, Ohio died on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Durham Veterans Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Billy was born on December 5, 1968, in Front Royal, Virginia to Betty Harless Howard and the late William Young Howard, Sr. He was a retired infantryman and Staff Sergeant for the United States Army, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, and baseball in his spare time.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Haithem Alsawalha.
He is survived by his wife, Kristen Smith Howard of Toledo, OH; his mother, Betty Howard of Valley Ridge, Covington; two daughters, Lily Howard of Toledo and Shay Costello of San Antonio, TX; a son, William Young “Trey” Howard III (Ashley) of Delaware, OH; four stepchildren, Laith, Alia, Adam, and Ryan; two sisters, Terri Allen (Danny) of Valley Ridge, Covington, and Ginny Shaw (Nathan) of White Hall Arkansas; a brother, Robert Thomas “Bob” Howard (Candi) of Covington; two grandchildren, Addilyn Howard and Delaney Howard; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will visit with friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. His body will be laid to rest in Roselawn Cemetery in LaSalle, Michigan. following a graveside service to be held there at a later date.
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