OBIT: Howard, Elvis L., 1997 - Unknown Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. Elvis L. Howard Aug. 5, 1921-April 15, 1997 Elvis L. Howard, 75, R.12, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at Hospitality House, Bedford. Born in McHenry[sic] County, Ky., he was the son of Charles and Gladys Howard. He married Minnie Reeves on Oct. 17, 1948, and she survives. He retired after 36 years at the Ford Electronics plant, Bedford, and was a World War II Army veteran, serving in France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and four battle stars. Surviving in addition to his wife, Minnie Howard of Bedford, are one son, Louis Howard of Bedford; two brothers: Elbert and Luther Howard, both of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Gladys Abney of Calhoun, Ky.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Woodson Howard; and one sister, Pearl Johnson. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in Silverville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" From: "Diana Flynn" Date: 29 May 1998