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Gregory Gene Howard
Gregory Gene Howard, age 74, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was surrounded by family.
Greg leaves to cherish his memory: Janet Howard (wife), Greg Howard Jr (son), Carrie Howard (daughter-in-law), Christine Howard (daughter), and James Sweeney (son-in-law), William “Billy” Howard (brother), Natalie Howard (sister-in-law), and Marjorie Howard (sister). He was predeceased in death by his mother, Doris Howard, and his father, Gilbert Howard.
Greg married his longtime sweetheart, who he had known since he was 13 years old, in 1968. That same year he joined the Army. After an honorable discharge from the military he was proud to serve in the Fairfax county, Virginia, Fire Department. He retired after 29 years as a firefighter.
Greg enjoyed time with his family, music festivals, riding his Harley, and getting a good bargain. QVC will miss him!
A Celebration of Life event will be scheduled in Fredericksburg, Virginia, at a later date. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with local arrangements.
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We are so sorry for the loss of Greg. The family is in our thoughts and prayers!
God bless Greg and family
Very sorry to hear of Gregg’s passing…. When I first started as a volunteer firefighter with the Burke VFD he was a driver on C Shift. Always fun to work with and a joy to be around. Rest in Peace Porter!
Thinking of all of you hoping you have fond memories of Greg as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. I remember Greg fondly since meeting him when he was still a child and know he will be missed. Love, Nancy
Porter We will miss you. Rest in peace
Christine, I have fond memories of your time with Jason and our family. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. May God give you and your family comfort and a peace that passes understanding during this very difficult time. Hugs and prayers!
I am so glad Danny and I visited Janet and Greg this spring! Meeting them in Germany over 50 yrs ago planted a friendship that has endured all this time...through visits together at Myrtle Beach and at their home in Fredericksburg. We have treasured this friendship and will continue to! We love you Janet and will keep Greg's memory in our hearts. Bless you Janet and Christine and Greg Jr. and your entire family! And as Janet always says...Hugs to you all!!
Yuka and I am heartbroken for your loss. I feel like it was only yesterday we last saw him full of health at the cookie party. Greg was such an interesting person to talk with and we feel blessed to have known him and been supported by him in our own loss. He was truly a special man, wonderful father, obviously loving husband, and an all-around good person. You have our deepest condolences and love.
I sure am a lucky girl to have met Christine at a young age because I also got to grow up with Greg and Janet and the Howard family in my life. Sending all of my love and prayers to The Howards. Pop will be missed beyond measure.
So sorry for you loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
We have some great memories with Greg. The Christmas's at Granny's, him coming to see our kids sporting events and celebrating graduations. So much time passes without seeing each other though, it makes you wish you had more time. We will miss Greg, but we are honored to have had the time we did with him. Sending love and hugs to Janet, Greg, Carrie, Christine and Jim.
It saddens me to have lost my big brother.
Greg "Porter" Howard was a career FF II at Burke VFD (Co 14) when I was a young volunteer. Porter was not only a great firefighter, but a good friend to all. He treated everyone the same and had a wonderful sense of humor. May he rest in peace, and that God's Grace envelope the Howard family.
We are so sorry for the loss of Greg. The family is in our thoughts and prayers!
God bless Greg and family
Very sorry to hear of Gregg’s passing…. When I first started as a volunteer firefighter with the Burke VFD he was a driver on C Shift. Always fun to work with and a joy to be around. Rest in Peace Porter!
Thinking of all of you hoping you have fond memories of Greg as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. I remember Greg fondly since meeting him when he was still a child and know he will be missed. Love, Nancy
Porter We will miss you. Rest in peace
Christine, I have fond memories of your time with Jason and our family. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your father. May God give you and your family comfort and a peace that passes understanding during this very difficult time. Hugs and prayers!
I am so glad Danny and I visited Janet and Greg this spring! Meeting them in Germany over 50 yrs ago planted a friendship that has endured all this time…through visits together at Myrtle Beach and at their home in Fredericksburg. We have treasured this friendship and will continue to! We love you Janet and will keep Greg’s memory in our hearts. Bless you Janet and Christine and Greg Jr. and your entire family! And as Janet always says…Hugs to you all!!
Yuka and I am heartbroken for your loss. I feel like it was only yesterday we last saw him full of health at the cookie party. Greg was such an interesting person to talk with and we feel blessed to have known him and been supported by him in our own loss. He was truly a special man, wonderful father, obviously loving husband, and an all-around good person. You have our deepest condolences and love.
I sure am a lucky girl to have met Christine at a young age because I also got to grow up with Greg and Janet and the Howard family in my life. Sending all of my love and prayers to The Howards. Pop will be missed beyond measure.
So sorry for you loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
We have some great memories with Greg. The Christmas’s at Granny’s, him coming to see our kids sporting events and celebrating graduations. So much time passes without seeing each other though, it makes you wish you had more time. We will miss Greg, but we are honored to have had the time we did with him. Sending love and hugs to Janet, Greg, Carrie, Christine and Jim.
It saddens me to have lost my big brother.
Greg “Porter” Howard was a career FF II at Burke VFD (Co 14) when I was a young volunteer. Porter was not only a great firefighter, but a good friend to all. He treated everyone the same and had a wonderful sense of humor. May he rest in peace, and that God’s Grace envelope the Howard family.