Eric L. Howard

Eric L. Howard, 56, of Zanesville, died on Thursday morning, June 25, 2020 at his home following a six month battle with cancer.  He was born Aug 28, 1963 in Zanesville, a son of Betty Hubbard Howard and the late William Howard.  He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and a loving grandfather of two with a third on the way.

Surviving are his mother, Betty Howard; a son, Nick (Cindy) Howard; two grandchildren, Will and Iris Howard; and one on the way; a sister, Cindy (Ed) Walsh; two brothers, Rick (Becky) Howard and Warren (Tammy) Howard; two nieces, Beth (Kyle) Clapper, Tori Howard; three nephews, Luke, Matt and Jordan Howard and caregivers, Jenele and Franny.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a nephew, Brian Walsh.

A cremation has taken place under the care of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.  A celebration of life will be held in the basement at Faith United Methodist Church, 1616 Blue Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701 on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 5-8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ’s Table, 28 South 6th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701.

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