Thomas Wayne Howard

Thomas Wayne “Buddy” Howard, 55, of Mocksville died Wednesday, July 2 2014.

He was born in Davie County on April 24, 1959. He was the son of the late Thomas Ross Howard and Joann Wyatt Howard. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. In later years he took pride in building and displaying model cars. He spent his last six months at Autumn Care of Mocksville where he loved helping the other residents and staff.

Survivors: his son, Thomas Joseph Howard; 2 daughters, Stephanie Howard Alphin and Melissa Howard Eason; 5 sisters, Deborah Howard Campbell, Donna Howard Gamble, Cynthia Howard Shaver, Pamela Howard Hunter, Carla Howard Fields; and 6 grandchildren. 

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patti Carter Howard.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 13 at 4 p.m. at Crosslife Church of God in Winston-Salem.

Online condolences: www.carolinacremation.com.