Obituary of Cary Carl Howard

Cary "Carl" Howard of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on November 20, 2017 at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle, with Pastor Rankin McGougan officiating where visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be in Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be given to Hope Hospice. Carl was born in Mount Vernon, Arkansas, on February 9, 1932. He graduated from LaBelle High School and married his high school sweetheart and continued on to pursue a career as a civil engineer. Carl was married to June (Nobles) Howard on July 24, 1950. They were married for 65 years before June's passing in December of 2015. Carl worked as a surveyor, then a civil engineer for the State of Florida and several engineering firms for over 50 years, until finally retiring. He enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters and was an avid golfer. He was also actively involved in his church serving as an elder and deacon for many years. Carl is survived by his two sons; Michale and Timothy, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Carl is preceded in death by his loving wife, June, son; William "Cary", granddaughter; Rachel Howard, and parents William and Flora Howard.