Amos Howard

Amos C. Howard, 89, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1922 to Jack and Catherine (Harris) Howard in Noblesville, Indiana.
Amos graduated from Noblesville High School and worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service until he retired in 1973. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He was also a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Noblesville. Amos was an honorary member of the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. He served as the Chairman of the Inter-Church Council and also severed on numerous boards at Bethel A.M.E. Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Beverly Howard; sons, Kevin Howard & Denny Howard; grandsons, Kyle Howard, David Howard and Richard Simons; granddaughters, Lenore (Derrick) Williams, Melissa Howard and Nikki Woodson; a sister, Judith (Robert) Butler; eleven great-grandchildren; and twelve nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Newsom.
Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Bethel A.M.E. Church Worship Center, 2200 Sheridan Rd. in Noblesville, with Rev. Mallory Tarrance officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, immediately prior to the service at the Worship Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel A.M.E. Church, 697 South 5th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.