Ricky 'Rick' Howard

Ricky E. Rick Howard, 54, of Danville, passed away at 9:26am on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Provena USMC in Danville. He was born on March 21, 1954, in Danville, the son of Ewell (Jude) Howard and Marcella (Pierson) Howard. Both deceased. On September 20, 1980, Rick married Diane Davis at the Forest Glen County Preserve in Westville. She survives along with their children, Marc (Lori) Davis of Danville, Brenda (Tom) Taylor of Westville, and Cindy Stine (Greg Drullinger) of Danville. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Mark (Renae) Stine, Brett (Amber) Stine, Lucas Taylor, Emily Taylor, Zachary Davis, Michaela Davis, and his great-grandson, Maddax Stine. His two brothers, Butch (Bev) Howard, Duane (Hope) Howard, and his five sisters, Mary (Mike) Eberly, Jane Cook, Pam (Jr.) Young, Diane (Rick) Bacon, and Judy McCune also survive Rick. His brothers, Richard (Dick) Howard, David Howard, and Ronnie Austin, precede Rick in Death. Rick was a graduate of Danville High School, and employed as an operating engineer for Local 841 of Danville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodcarving, racing RC cars, and stock cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and loved attending his grandchildrens sporting events and being involved in their lives to the fullest. Rick formerly owned and operated Fog Archery, bow shop in Danville.