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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