Charles B. "Rex" Howard, Sr.

1933 - 2017

Charles B. "Rex" Howard,  Sr. obituary, 1933-2017, Charles City, VA

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Charles Howard, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2017.

HOWARD, Charles Balfour, Sr., passed from this life on December 17, 2017. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Lou Howard, mother Lona J. Howard, father Ruben T. Howard, Sr., brother Ruben T. (Tink) Howard, Jr., son Harry William Stewart Howard, and step-son John B. Trimmer. He is survived by his wife Frances Trimmer Howard, son Charles B. Howard, Jr. (Pattie), daughter Virginia H. Axtell (Guy), son Murray L. Howard (Sasa), son Stephen T. Howard, step-son David W. Trimmer (Marie), step-daughter-in-law Patricia T. Hancock (Steve), seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Charles was always a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from VCU (then Richmond Professional Institute of William and Mary) in accounting and was a CPA and business man. He was most proud of being a Marine and earned the Purple Heart in the Korean War. The burial service will be private. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23231. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hospice/Palliative Care Unit at The McGuire Veterans Hospital, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, or the Pioneer Baptist Church building fund at 3140 Darbytown Road, Richmond, VA 23231, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed at www.NelsenRichmond.com

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Curtis Mullins

Charlie, Steve and Virginia and Guy sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. He was a great man and a Marine I really enjoyed getting to know him back when he played cards with us and would take my money. They were some great times I will always remember Rex. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 28, 2017

Danny Null

What a great uncle, and role model for me. I will always remember the good times of him playing the guitar, and my family joining in in many songs and choruses. He is a exemplification of what the marines stand for (Semper Fi Brother).

December 28, 2017

Alex Howard

I always looked up to you as a hero Daddy Rex. You are loved forever and will be sorely missed.

December 21, 2017

Linda Sharp

Virginia,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know the sorrow of losing a parent. Cherish your memories.
Love,
Linda McKinney Sharp

December 20, 2017

Warren & Wanda Dean

So sorry for your loss Charlie. May God give you peace and comfort.

December 20, 2017

Janet Sydnor

I know you are in Gods loving arms and at peace. You will be missed. Rest in peace Daddy Rex. I am sending my prayers that God be with the Howard family and bring them comfort at this time.

December 20, 2017

Stacy Engelson

I will miss all the time we shared singing songs while you played your guitar all the phone calls, all the hugs and kisses, you calling me baby sister, most of all I will miss you terribly. I love you Daddy Rex you were an amazing grandfather to all of us!

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