Tommy Jay Howard

Tommy Jay Howard, 61, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his father's home Friday morning, November 2, 2012. He was born April 26, 1951 in Morgan County, Kentucky, to Clayton and Pauline (Lykins) Howard. He is survived by his father, Clayton Howard of Goshen; a sister, Deloris Jean (Michael) Kelley of Milford; three brothers, Larry Dean (Brenda) Howard of Goshen and Bob Ray Howard and Danny Joe Howard, both of Elkhart; and a special friend, Elizabeth Ritchhart. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Norma Gay Elam and two infant brothers, Michael & Clayton Jr. Howard. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 5, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2012, funeral service will be conducted. Pastor Michael Kelley, Word of Truth Ministries, Milford, will officiate. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.