Frank Howard's Obituary
Frank Howard, born on September 18, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, was the fourth of six children of Willie and Irene Howard. From this union, there were two sisters and three brothers. Frank also had an older brother, Herbert Mabry.
Frank attended the Waterloo public schools and graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1970. After high school, he attended and earned his degree from a technical school in Des Moines, Iowa. He then joined the United States Air Force; and after his service, he returned to Waterloo. Frank was employed at Xerox Company, IBM, and ACT (American College Testing, Iowa City). Frank retired after 25 years of service at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Frank married Pauline Randolph in 1973 in Waterloo; they were later divorced. In this union he had two children, Frank and Reygan; Frank also had one additional son, Lewis (with Angie Galbreath).
Frank was friendly and outgoing, he never met a stranger. He loved fishing and gardening, had a passion for music, and played keyboard in the blues band, Louis and the Blues Review. In 1996 they performed at the Smithsonian’s 30th Festival of American Folklife in D.C. Frank enjoyed spending time with his cousins, Curtis and Charles Riley, discussing family history and chatting. He also loved watching science fiction movies on TV.
On March 29, 2025, Frank Howard entered into eternal life surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: two sons, Frank of Waterloo and Lewis (Nicole) Howard of Longmont, Colorado and one daughter, Reygan (Bill) Freeney of Bel Air, Maryland; Roosevelt and Jermaine Gary of Iowa City, Iowa; three grandsons, Jalen and Evan Freeney of Maryland and Peyton Freeney of New York; one brother, Eugene (Christeen) Howard of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters, Purline (Levorn) Robinson of Waterloo and Vanisa (Steve) Duncan of Winfield, Indiana. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will genuinely miss Frank.
Frank Howard was predeceased by his parents and three brothers: Charles Willie Howard, Bobbie Lewis Howard, and Herbert Mabry.
Frank's kindness and generosity extended to everyone he encountered. He was known for his infectious laughter and his ability to bring joy to any room. His friends and family remember him as a man who was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer words of encouragement.
His legacy of love and goodwill is carried on through his children and grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Frank instilled in them the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family. His influence and teachings will continue to guide them for generations to come.
Frank Howard's life was a testament to the power of positivity and resilience. He faced life's challenges with grace and an unyielding spirit. His memory will forever be etched into the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.
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