Charles Henry "Bo" Howard

Charles Henry Howard also known as CH, Bo, Daddy, Deddy and Paw Paw, was born March 12, 1941 in Morris County, Texas to Sarah and Casey Howard.  .He passed away on February 15, 2024.in Bonham, Texas.

Charles was a 1959 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant.  He enlisted in the US Army having served tours of duty in South Korea, Germany and two terms in Vietnam where he was awarded with two Bronze Stars. He retired in 1979 as Sergeant First Class E7. He received his Business Administration Degree in 1982 from East Texas State University, Commerce and his MBA in 1984.  He retired as Vice President/Certified Bank Auditor from Guaranty Bank in December 2000.  He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Kawanis Club, served two terms on the Mt. Pleasant City Council and served on the Mt. Pleasant Zoning and Planning Committee where he cast the deciding vote allowing the Wal Mart Super Center to be built in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Michael Howard, brother Marvin Howard, sisters Shirley Ivory and Willie Jewel Raye.

Charles leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 62 years Marilyn Howard; daughter Melanie (Sherry) Howard and son Eric Howard; his grandchildren Candace Howard, Cherise Williams, Jeremiah Bridges; two brothers John (Linda) Howard, William (Lillie) Howard; one sister Linda Moton; sister-in-law Caroline Howard; daughter-in-law Thelma Howard and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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