Gunner Christian Howard Obituary

We announce the death of Gunner Christian Howard of Beaver, Ohio, born in Chillicothe, Ohio, who passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 9. Gunner will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Hannah Nicole Howard. He is survived by: his father Cody Christian Howard of Beaver; his brother Klaus Howard of Beaver; his grandparents, Renee Timothy Withrow of Beaver, Matthew and Nicole Francis of Piketon; his great-grandparents, Wanda and Don Borders of Beaver; his aunts and uncles, Trevor Francis (Jordan), Dena Leatherwood, Desiree Bapst (Ian), Kayla Slusher, Chelsea Lawhorn (Derek), Nick Howard (Autumn), Donya Howard (Nathan) and Cassandra Nelson (Zach Newton); his great-uncles and great-aunts, Harley Borders (Brandy), Lenny Borders (Ashley), Shawnee Tackett, Sheila Kinnison (Dave), John Francis (Vicki), Mark Francis and Denisea Tackett (Jeff); his cousins, Layla, Donta, Kenleigh, Knoxen, Rook, Brelynn, Olivia, Charlee, Adalee, Kamryn, Colton, Owen, Avery, Olli, Lelind, Nahtana, Maicie, Creed, McKenzie, Timmy, Colt and Kenna; his sister Peyton Nicole Howard; his grandfather Charles "Bub" Howard; and his great-grandparents, Alice Zeallear, David and Louise Francis.