Dr. Chris Thomas Howard, 69, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence.
Chris was born in Benton on August 28, 1953 to the late Thomas and Hilda Howard. He owned and operated Chris T. Howard Family Dentistry in Ballard County. Chris was an outdoorsman. Whether it was boating, hunting, gardening or birdwatching, he loved being outdoors. Chris and his wife, Marietta, enjoyed spending time traveling together. He will be remembered as kind and giving man who was also known as a gentle dentist. He served our country in the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marietta Taylor Howard; his daughter, Jessica R. Howard (Timothy Adams) of Barlow; two sons, Jeremy L. Howard of Waleska, Georgia and Joseph L. Howard (Monica) of Gilbertsville; three grandchildren, Isiah Howard, Aaron Howard and Kylie Larrimore.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Howard; one sister, Diana Lynn Cummings and his parents.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Collier Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Collier Funeral Home.