Colonel Guy Edwin Howerton Jr. (US ArmyRetired), of Valrico, Fla., son of Guy Edwin Howerton Sr. and Ruth Price Howerton passed away on September 9th, 2019 in Brandon, FL. He is survived by his wife Marsha Howerton, oldest son Dale Howerton and his 2 children, and youngest son Guy Edwin Howerton III, his wife Kimberly and 3 children, in addition to cousins and other family members. Following his graduation from the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, then 2nd LT Howerton soon after deployed to Vietnam with the Infantry. In addition to earning his Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), then 1st LT Howerton was awarded the Bronze star. COL Howerton’s career awards also include the Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. After a 22 year military career, COL Howerton continued his goal of service to others by working with local organizations providing support to homeless veterans in the Tampa Bay area. His life centered around his family, constantly following the lives of his 2 sons and 5 grandchildren. When he wasn’t working with veterans, he followed his other passionfishing. Even though he battled with several ailments in his final days, he maintained not only a “can do” spirit, but also a “must do” spirit. He and Marsha worked diligently within their community to connect entrepreneurs from numerous companies with the hope of promoting local business opportunitiesCOL Howerton will be laid to rest at the Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with full military honors.
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Posted on: 2019-09-24
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