Howard Banther

Howard Marion Banther, 74, passed away on Oct. 8, 2015. He was born on Oct. 5, 1941, to the late Howard Taft and Velma Shelton Banther. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Honestville Baptist Church. Howard was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Banther; sister-in-law, Faye Banther; and brother-in-law, Allen Evans. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, Joseph Leon Banther and Marty McNabb (Michelle); sisters, Hazel Evans and Beatrice McDaniel; brothers, Paul Banther (Gail), Price Banther and Steve Richardson (Katie); granddaughter, Mia; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, and from 1-2 p.m. on Monday October 12, at Honestville Baptist Church, 8526 Ooltewah-Harrison Road, Ooltewah, Tenn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, with Pastor Greg Banther and Pastor Jeff Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery in McDonald, Tenn. You are invited to share a personal memory of Howard or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Banther family with these arrangements.