John Howe

John Howe, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 at home. He was born on January 20, 1934 to Robert and Mildred (Davison) Howe in Columbus, IN.
John was a teacher and principal for Connersville and Columbus school systems, before retiring from Carmel Clay Schools in 1998 after 31 years. He also worked in Indiana and Ohio as a Parks & Recreation Director, and served 12 years on the Hamilton County board of Parks & Recreation. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was a Military Police Officer for 2 years. He was a graduate of Columbus High School, where he was the 1952 state champion in the 440 yard dash. He was a 1960 graduate of Indiana University, where he studied Education and Parks & Recreation, and was a member of the 1954 Big Ten Champion mile relay team. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Noblesville; was a member of Beta Theta Pi; and enjoyed golfing and woodworking.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (Toler) Howe whom he married on February 13, 1965; sons, Andrew John (Jody) Howe, Ryan Patrick (Sarah) Howe; grandchildren, Lily, Levi, and Raleigh Howe; and brother, Richard "Dick" Howe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Phyllis Glasgow, Peggy Clark; and brother, Robert Allen Howe.
Services will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at First Christian Church of Noblesville, 16377 Herriman Blvd in Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm immediately prior to the service. Pastor John Davis will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Noblesville, 16377 Herriman Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060.