Dewey A. Howard

Dewey A. Howard, 76, passed away on October 15, 2026, at HCA Trinity Hospital in Trinity, FL. Dewey was born on August 18, 1950, in Danville, IL. to Foster and Virginia (McBride) Howard. He graduated from Danville High School in 1968. On March 31, 1979, he married Nancy Franklin and together they shared 47 years of marriage.

He is survived by his children: Amie (John) Thompson, Lisa (Kenny) Barnes, Matthew (Kathy) Howard, and Josh (Jenna) Howard, grandchildren: Kaleb (Taylor), Kayla (Corey), Chelsey, Dakota, Shelby, Amiyah, Kaydence (Nathaniel), Madelyn, and Landon, great grandchildren: Adelaide, Jessie, Nolan, and Jaxon, sisters: Glory (Bob) Nibbe and Connie Baker, sister-in laws: Cindy (Arnie) Wake and Jeanne Franklin, special friends Warren (Janene) Craythorne & family, Mohammad Al Azem (Dima Raiahi) & family and his beloved dog Zeus.

Dewey is proceeded in death by his parents, in-laws and grandson Lawson Howard.

Dewey proudly served his country in the United States Army, having served in combat during the Vietnam war. His courage, sacrifice, and dedication to his country will always be remembered.

Dewey retired from Illinois Department of Corrections and later from Greenwood Plastics. In his free time, Dewey enjoyed fishing, racing, working on older cars, playing cards, and most of all spending time with his family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 31, 2026, at The Chapel 8833 Mitchell Blvd. Trinity, FL at 10:00 a.m. There will be a visitation at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL 61834 on Friday November 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Danville National Cemetery in Danville, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter.