Oscar Douglas Howard, 89, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on May 27, 2023. Mr. Howard was born on February 03, 1934 in Bell County, Kentucky. Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah Howard; siblings Thelma Howard Asher, Jean Howard Thompson, Mildred Howard Osborne, Betty Howard Mills, JW Howard, and Robert Howard; as well as his grandson’s Travis Jon Backus and Robert Douglas Backus. He is survived by his children Shan (Robert) Backus and Robin (Bill) McGaughy; siblings Orville (Helen) Howard and Henry Howard; brother-in-law Tom Mills; grandchildren Brittany (Dennis) Harper and Kendahl (Chase) Steele; as well as his great grandchildren Kendrek Josiah Harper and Atleigh Rae Harper. Mr. Howard worked for Orange County Public Schools where he taught at Apopka Memorial Middle School. He also coached basketball and football at Apopka Memorial Middle School. Mr. Howard was a huge Kentucky Wildcats fan, he loved the lord and his family was everything to him. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and friends. His legacy will live on through us forever.
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Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
10:00am - 11:00am
Funeral
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
11:00am - 12:00pm
Graveside
Highland Memory Gardens
3329 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
12:30pm
Mana (new Windy Ridge Co worker) says
My condolences to the family during this moment of great loss.
Melanie King (formerly of Apopka Florida) says
Was so sad to see this. Although never had as my school teacher, got to know through Bob & Shan. Was a pleasure to know and will be missed
Hugs & prayers
Melanie King (formerly of Apopka) says
Sending my prayers