Donald "Ray" Howard

Donald “Ray” Howard was born December 22^nd, 1957, to parents Raymond Howard and Barbara Anne Pullen Howard. He went to his Heavenly home on December 1^st, 2023, at the age of 65. Ray was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

A hardworking man, Ray was a proud 3^rd generation sawyer, and extended this passion for working at the sawmill to his children. His love of the outdoors was evident in all aspects of his life; he was an avid fisher and hunter. When not fishing or hunting, you could find Ray watching old westerns on TV.

Above all else, Ray was a devoted family man, and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his family. He brought laughter wherever he went and could light up a room with the stories he told.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Dennis Ray Howard, Earnest Donovan Howard, Trinity Dwayne Howard; daughter, Bobbi Joe Howard; brother, Raymond D. Howard; grandchildren, Daniel Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Samuel Howard, Gabriella Howard, Jacqueline Howard, Naomi Howard, Trinity Howard, Donald Howard, Cornelia Rose Howard, Vidalya Schoonover, Noah Schoonover Sadie Greer, Darrian McShan; great-grandchildren, Ivy Early, Tripp Early, Cason McShan, Kinsley McShan; nephews, Eric Howard, Bobby Collins, Frank Collins; Nieces, Rebecca Barlow; and numerous friends and other relatives.

Donald Ray Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Howard and Barbara Anne Pullen Howard; son, Donnie Ray Howard; and brother, James D. Howard.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8^th from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, TX. A graveside service is to follow at 2:00 pm at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens in Cleveland, TX.