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Alvin Ray Howard

Birth	:	16 Sep 1925 Scotland County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	10 Mar 2019 Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4157982, -92.0836029
Description	:	Alvin Ray Howard, 93, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, following complications from surgery. Alvin was born to Elmer William and Edith Elizabeth Wiley Howard on September 16, 1925, on the family farm in rural Scotland County, Missouri. At the age of 15, Alvin graduated from Memphis High School with the Class of 1941. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944. Since the war was winding down, Alvin and his fellow cadets were allowed to receive an early discharge. He received an honorable discharge in... Read More	Alvin Ray Howard, 93, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, following complications from surgery. Alvin was born to Elmer William and Edith Elizabeth Wiley Howard on September 16, 1925, on the family farm in rural Scotland County, Missouri. At the age of 15, Alvin graduated from Memphis High School with the Class of 1941. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944. Since the war was winding down, Alvin and his fellow cadets were allowed to receive an early discharge. He received an honorable discharge in 1945. Alvin enjoyed sharing stories of his time in the service. In one story, he told of flying on a B17 that landed at the Naval Air Station in Ottumwa, Iowa. He only flew into Ottumwa once because he didn’t realize at an earlier time that was an option but had he known that, he would have come home for visits more frequently. After returning from the service, Alvin met Barbara Jean Scott and they were united in marriage on June 25, 1950 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Gorin, Missouri and to this union two sons were born: Brian and Neil. Alvin and Barbara began their married life on a farm which had been family owned for many years. Alvin enjoyed row crop and cattle farming his entire adult life and never retired. In fact, he was running a combine just a few days before his passing. Alvin was active in several pilot organizations. He and Barbara acquired a 1946 Cessna 140 in 1956 after which they both began flying lessons and earning pilots licenses in 1957. They joined the Missouri Chapter of the International Flying Farmers as well as the Missouri Pilots Association and were active members in both organizations for many years. In addition, Alvin was highly involved with a local pilot’s group, the Glen Wiley Pilot’s Association. In December of 2015, he was the recipient of the Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award for 50 plus years of accident-free flying. Alvin flew as pilot in command on his 90th birthday. He loved visiting with his pilot friends and accompanied his son, Neal, who also has a pilot’s license, to many events each year. Surviving are his sons, Neil Blake Howard of Memphis, Missouri and Brian Scott Howard and wife, Rachel, of Columbia, Missouri and one grandson, Drew Howard. Other survivors include his brother, Wilmer Howard of Fair Oaks, California; nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Alvin Ray Howard's memorial?
Alvin Ray Howard's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Scotland County, USA.
When did Alvin Ray Howard death?
Alvin Ray Howard death on 10 Mar 2019 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alvin Ray Howard's memorial?
Latitude: 40.4157982
Longitude: -92.0836029

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer William Howard

(1894 - 1989)

Edith Elizabeth Wiley Howard

(1901 - 1989)

Spouse

Barbara Jean Scott Howard

(1931 - 2011)

Siblings

Melvin Leroy Howard

(1938 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4157982, -92.0836029

2. Buskirk Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4406013, -92.1110992

3. Concord Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3941994, -92.1496964

4. Conyers Cemetery
Memphis, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4710999, -92.1061020

5. Hicks-Shacklett Cemetery
Gorin, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3880860, -92.0127620

6. Indian Creek Cemetery
Sand Hill Township, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3539009, -92.0781021

7. Memphis Cemetery
Memphis, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4542007, -92.1492004

8. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Arbela, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4658012, -92.0280991

9. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gorin, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3669014, -92.0250015

10. South Bethel Cemetery
Sand Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3468710, -92.1361430

11. Etna Cemetery
Etna, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4310989, -91.9794006

12. Dancing Rabbit
Rutledge, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3324900, -92.0962100

13. Indian Creek Mennonite Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4191500, -92.1939400

14. Matlick Cemetery
Sand Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3307690, -92.1308330

15. Edinburg Baptist Church Cemetery
Edinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3736110, -92.1920130

16. Lawn Ridge Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5102100, -92.0955900

17. Spilman Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3311930, -92.1501190

18. Granger Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4625900, -91.9685500

19. Pleasant Retreat Cemetery
Memphis, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3804400, -92.2088500

20. Hicks Farm Cemetery
Rutledge, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3131300, -92.0617600

21. Bethel Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5147100, -92.1281700

22. Pauline Cemetery
Rutledge, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3093987, -92.0892029

23. Rathburn Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5046997, -92.0056000

24. Sand Hill Cemetery
Sand Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3130989, -92.1250000