Alton Howard, Jr. Obituary (1937 - 2025)

Alton Parker Howard Jr. 87, passed away on July 24 at HCA Mainland. He was the widower of Mary Helen Howard. They shared fifty-five years of marriage together. Born in Galveston, Texas he was the son of Alton and Annie Howard He attended and graduated from Ball High School. He was employed at Todd Shipyards and Union Carbide. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was a lifelong Houston Astros fan. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Helen. He is survived by children Alton Parker Howard III, Chris Parker Howard and wife Kathy and their children Lindsay and Ronnie and his wife Kim; nieces and nephews as well as by his sister, Joyce Schoening who is 94 and lives Copperas Cove, Texas. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.