Howard, Albert Clinton

Albert Clinton Howard, 73, of Salem, and formerly of Floyd, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. Professionally, he was retired from VDOT after 17 years of service and later volunteered at the VA Medical Center. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and Ollie Howard; daughter, Kathy McElreavy; brothers, Lloyd Howard, Rufus Howard, Oakley Howard, and Harless Howard; sister, Elsie Epperly; and son-in-law, William Henson. His surviving family includes his children, Wanda Belcher and husband, Larry, Pam Henson, and Clinton Howard; siblings, Dorothy Howard, Edith Light, Edward Howard, and Jessie Howard; grandchildren, Preston Matheney, Heather Robertson and husband, Charles Sr., Brandon Howard, Chad Howard, and Hope Howard; great-grandchildren, Charles Robertson Jr., Michaela Robertson, Alexandria Matheney, and Mercedize Matheney; and many other friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2011, in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The Rev. Stuart Kelly will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Albert’s name to the VA Medical Center Volunteer Program, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Howard family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.