BOURBON – Joseph Lee Howard, 64, of Bourbon, passed away at home Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, after an illness.
He was born Nov. 10, 1956, at Peru, the son of Omer Lewis and Beulah Mae Owens Howard.
Joe was a factory worker and a United States veteran of the Marine Corps from Jan. 30, 1974, until Jan. 29, 1980, when he was discharged as a corporal.
He is survived by stepchildren: Isaac (Crystal) Kleepsie, William Kleepsie and Amanda Kleepsie, along with his grandchildren: Isaac Kleepsie, Kennedy Kleepsie, Destiny (Wayne) Guard, Deja’ Fear, Dante’ Fear and Jocelyn Stalhood; and great-grandkids, Lyte Fear and Everleigh Guard. He was also survived by his siblings: Homer Howard, of Texas; and Tom Howard, Alford Howard and Barbara Howard, all of Warsaw; and his companion dog, “Bandit.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ruth Howard, April 16, 2015.
In honoring his wishes, cremation services will be provided. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted with the care of the family in making arrangements.
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Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
