Charles Boyce Howard

Published 12:39 pm Friday, June 22, 2018

Charles Boyce Howard, 76, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018, at his home.

A native of Polk County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Hugh Edward Howard and Estelle Garrett Howard.

Mr. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a Drill Sergeant. During his working career, he worked in several different fields; his last career was truck driving.

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He was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church, Lynn, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Howard; sister-in-law, Frances Howard; and a niece, Laura Merck.

Surviving are Nancy Hayes; three nieces, Julie, Sarah and Alli; one nephew, Lindsey. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A graveside service was held in Tryon City Cemetery, Tryon.

Memorials may be made to Four Season Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

An online guest register is available at mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Tryon