US Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of Edna M. of Western Springs. Son of the late Lawrence and Helen Howard. Fond brother of Alfred (the late Jean) and Lilly (the late August) Legault and the late Arthur (Loretta), Raphael (Florence), Jason, and Mary Kerven. Brother-in-law to Elaine, Carter Kerven, Bernice (Joseph) DeNatale, Matthew Stevens, Thomas (Lillia) Stevens, Elizabeth Ann Sullivan and the late Kenneth Stevens. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.