Joseph E. Howard

Joseph 'Joe' Edward Howard, 79, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born October 14, 1929 in Indianapolis, to Joseph Joel and Edna May (Mills) Howard.
Joseph had been a salesman with Sears & Roebuck, retiring in 1983. Joe was a 1947 graduate of Noblesville High School. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Noblesville; a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge; and a member of Sons of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly (Gunn) Howard; sons, Michael Howard of Biloxi, MS, and David Howard of Indianapolis; and a daughter, Cheryl Dena of Chicago.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Paul Howard; sisters, Phyllis Howard White, and Irene Howard Wiggins; and an infant brother, Arthur Lee Howard.
Services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, with Rev. Tom Kinser officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, October 29, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00PM on Wednesday following visitation. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.