Joseph Lee Howard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Lee Howard of Wabash, Indiana, who passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Lee Howard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Eldon Sr. and Anna Brendice Howard (Currens); his wife Maxine Vandegrift; and his siblings, Eugene Howard, Max Howard, Orville Howard, Jr., Margaret Barnes, Mary Cline, Betty Jane Howard, Patricia Young and Josephine Pankop.
He is survived by: his children, Becky Pitts (Kendall) of North Manchester and Mike Howard (Tammy) of Urbana, Indiana; and his grandsons, Chad Howard (Lea), Cale Howard (Paige), Caton Howard (Nicole), Cameron Howard (Alexis Henry), Chris Cartwright (Lora), JP Pitts (Dana), A. J. Cartwright (Angie), Tim Pitts (Shellie) and Seth Cartwright (Tiffany). He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
