Terry R. Howard

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Terry Ray Howard, 77, of Greenville. Terry left us on January 1, 2025, at The Grove at Greenville care center in Greenville, PA, just a few days shy of his 78th birthday. He was born at Meadville City Hospital in Meadville, PA, and was a son of the late Arthur J. Howard and Nancy A. Howard (McKay).

Terry is survived by his caring and supportive ex-wife, Barbara J. Howard (Goldsworthy), with whom he shared 32 years of marriage and raised two incredible daughters. He is also survived by his daughters Corry Kozalla and her husband Michael of Townville, PA, and Tracy Servey and her husband Michael of Evansville, WI. Terry was a proud grandfather to his two granddaughters, Bailey and Casey Kozalla.

Terry is preceded in death by his two brothers, Larry and Jerry Howard.

Terry graduated high school in Fredonia New York and from there proudly enlisted in the Marine Corps in June of 1965. He completed his boot camp training in Paris Island, South Carolina, and from there completed his infantry training in North Carolina. After graduating boot camp, Terry started his aircraft, jet engine mechanic schooling in Millington, Tennessee. He completed this schooling with the military occupation specialty (MOS) of 64-12 – Jet engine/gas turbine mechanic. Terry was then assigned to Alameda, CA Naval Air station where he practiced his aircraft mechanic trade. He worked on aircraft such as the A4 Skyhawk and T33. Terry received the following merits as a Marine: Good conduct, Naval Defense, Expert Level with the M-14 rifle. Terry left active duty on July 29, 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1972 with the rank of Corporal E4.

After his discharge, Terry used his military training in aircraft mechanics to pursue and complete his associate degree at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Terry worked as a helicopter mechanic at High Lift aircraft in Detroit, Michigan, from there; he worked over 10 years at Saeger Carbide in Saegertown, PA as a furnace operator.

Terry was a craftsman and was fond of history. He was a co-founder of the local reenactment group The Cussewago Pennslyvania Rifleman voluntary militia, attended primitive rendezvous educating the public on the French and Indian War time period. Buckskinning, blacksmithing, leather work and teaching others were some of his favorite hobbies. Terry was a wonderful, knowledgeable, conversationalist. You could talk for hours with him about any subject. Those who knew him best affectionately called him T.R.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Grove at Greenville staff who provided such loving, supportive care to Terry over the last several years.

The family will hold a private graveside service to celebrate Terry’s life and legacy. They encourage anyone wishing to honor his memory to contribute to The Grove at Greenville, located at 110 Fredonia Rd, Greenville, PA 16125.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Terry’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.