Fredrick "Allen" Howard

Fredrick “Allen” Howard, 86, of Zanesville, died at 5:12 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at The Oaks at Bethesda. He was born June 24, 1939, in Chandlersville, Ohio, a son of the late Harry V. and Esther (Cooper) Howard. Allen was a handyman and worked for the family construction business. He was a Christian by faith. He was a proud member of the United States Army Reserves, and a member of the Eagles #302. Allen found joy in hunting, bowling, playing dominoes and spending time with family.

He is survived by two sons, Doug (Susan) Howard and Don (Patty) Howard; seven grandchildren, Keith (Megan) Howard, Kari (Billy) Hoffer, Kaylee (Mark) Wilson, Thomas (Michele) Howard, Christopher (Mary) Howard, Meagan (Dylan) Rudy, and Matthew Howard; nine great-grandchildren, Reid, Raelyn, Will, Luke, Grant, Wyatt, Abby, Adeline, Aiden, Daxton, Avery, Ayla, Ava, and Liam; brothers, Jim (Jeanette) Howard, Dave Howard, and Bob (Gail) Howard; and several nieces and nephews .

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, of sixty years, Rebecca “Beckie” (Denton) Howard, who passed on Tuesday, August 6, 2019; brothers, Harry Thurman Howard, Bill Howard, Harley Howard and Stanley Howard,

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, 1475 Military Road, Zanesville, with Pastor Joseph DiVincenzo officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Beckie.

All arrangements have been entrusted to the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Oaks at Bethesda for the excellent care they provided.

I lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis T.N. 38105.

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