Avis de décès de Robert-Leon Howard - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

ROBERT "BOB" LEON HOWARD ITHACA - Robert "Bob" Leon Howard died at home Friday, September 12, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Howard was born October 11, 1924 to the late Lena and Asa Howard in their Durfee Hill Home. He was the youngest of two sisters and three brothers, all of whom predeceased him. After graduation from Ithaca High School, Bob enlisted in the US Army and faithfully served his country during World War II. Bob married Helen Elizabeth Ryerson, to whom he was married for sixty two years. Together they had two children, Bonnie Howard Howell and Robert Leon Howard Jr., who died in 1973. Bob Howard joined the Tompkins County Sheriff Department where he was employed for over 30 years. Of the 30 years, 27 of those were as the elected Sheriff, one of the longest terms for the Sheriff Department. Before being elected Sheriff, he was a deputy and a detective. Bob was most proud of the Junior Deputy Program, a program he developed whereby the Sheriff Department provided a summer camp experience to local at risk youth. Bob also raised quarter horses and was an avid horse back rider, was a member of the Beagle Club and owner of many Beagles. He loved hunting and playing cards during his retirement. Bob was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Ithaca. In addition to his wife, Betty; and daughter, Bonnie Howell; Bob is survived by three granddaughters, Elaine Howard (Karl L.) Ecklund, Carolyn Howell (Brian) August, and Kathryn Helen Howell; daughter-in-law, Fern Vaughn; nieces, nephews and many dear friends (all of whom will deeply miss him). Friends may call Monday, September 15, 2008, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bangs Funeral Home where members of the Tompkins County Sheriff Department will act as Honor Guard. Private services will be held Tuesday, followed by burial in the Enfield Christian Cemetery. Memorial donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Bonnie Howard Howell Education Center, Cayuga Medical Center, 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850.