Avery Leroy "Lucky" Howard, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Gloria Norris Howard entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 22, 2016. His committal service will be held at the gravside Thursday June 2, 2016 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

Avery was born November 16, 1925 in Elliott County, Sandy Hook, Kentucky, son of the late William G. Howard and Florence Howard. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served during WWII. Avery retired from SCEandG after 34 years of service as a mechanic. He was a member of The American Legion Post 0179, and Ashley River Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gloria Howard of Charleston, SC; three daughters, Barbara Ann Howard Hardwick of James Island, SC, Mary Alice Howard Aikman of Indianapolis, IN, Norma Jean Howard Field (Chris) of Charleston, SC; daughter-in-law, Cathy Howard of Cottageville, SC; two step-daughters, Deborah Smith Knight (Roger), and Carol Smith Heissenbuttle both of Charleston, SC; three sisters,Virginia H. Evans of Arlington, TX, Joan H. Upchurch of Nashville, TN, and Madeline H. Adkins of Sandy Hook, KY; brother, Billy Howard; four grandchildren, Emily Knight Shier (Matthew), Jenna Leigh Heissenbuttle, Christopher Joseph Field, II., James Donald Field, II., and extended family, Allen Moyer, Bryan Moyer (Amber) and Craig Moyer.

Avery is predeceased by son, Avery L. Howard, Jr., daughter, Betty Ruth Howard Tucker, son, William Avery "Lucky" Howard, four brothers, and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC 29407.