Stanley Howard

Sr.CHICKAMAUGA Stanley Moore Howard Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at his residence.Mr. Howard was a member of McFarland United Methodist Church, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from ONeal Steel following 47 years of service. He was a graduate of Central High School where he played football and enjoyed traveling with his wife following retirement. He had a great passion for his family, gardening, blacksmithing, golf, racing and cooking. And, he was a lover of animals, particularly his pit bull, Callie.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sue Howard; son, Stanley M. Howard Jr.; daughter, Suzanne Howard; grandchildren, Haylee Hankins, Caleb Howard and Lee Howard and Marshall Lawrence; brother, Don (Janet) Howard; sister,Wanda Walker; several nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 16, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Matt Hampton officiating. Full military honors will be given by V.V.A. Chapter #203.To share expressions of sympathy, visit lane-southcrestchapel.com.Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.