Howard Philip Robert of Lumber Bridge died Monday, July 5, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 11, 1934. He valiantly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. After a successful military career, he retired as a decorated U.S. Army Warrant Officer.
He was a compassionate Christian gentleman and friend to everyone he met. Prior to the death of his wife, Jennifer, they attended West Fayetteville Baptist Church.
He is survived by a stepdaughter, Jacqueline Whitbeck, two daughters Kathryn (Cindy) Diller and Tonia Boahn, and a son, DeWitt Howard.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Swann of West Fayetteville Baptist Church officiating.
Full Military honors will be held at the gravesite.
In lieu of flowers friends are encouraged to make donations to Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com