Charles "Chuck" Howard

Age 68 of Hamilton, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born January 7, 1941 in Hazard, KY, the son of Dewey and Mabel (Wells) Howard. On April 16, 1977 Chuck married Maria Lucas in Hamilton. Other than his family, Chuck enjoyed fishing with his friends and children. His memberships included: Founder/President of West Side Bass Club since 1991; Chairman of Hamilton Optimist Youth Ranch (Kids and MRDD Fishing Derby); 4-time Past President of Hamilton Optimist Youth Ranch and Tournament Director of DMT (Dixie Marine Tournament); and Fairfield Community Church. Chuck's simple, yet compassionate nature will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Maria Howard; children, Dennis Howard, Deonna (David) Pruitt, Bryan (Beth) Howard, and Jeff Messer; brother, Wilmer (Malvery) Howard; sister, Lorene (Robert) Day; and grandchildren, Evan Pruitt, Josh Pruitt, Kelsey Messer, Weston Pruitt, Madeline McGowan; and George Howard. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Elmer and Mark Howard.

A special thanks to Chuck's sister, Lorene and brother, Wilmer for all of their help.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield with Pastor Richard Sterwerf officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Optimist Club. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

Visitation

6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ Avance Funeral Home

Service

11 a.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ Avance Funeral Home