Gregory Jay "Greg" Howard Obituary (1955

Mr. Gregory "Greg" Jay Howard, age 69 of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and formerly of Bedford, Kentucky, entered this life on September 1, 1955 in Owenton, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late JD and Janet Pearl O'Banion Howard. He was a 1973 graduate of Owen County High School. He married Ramona Kay Lucas on March 31, 2012 at Providence Baptist Church in Henry County. He lived most of his early life in the Owen County area. He worked for Dow Corning in Carrollton, Kentucky for 27 years as a chemical technician before his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the Milton Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading and gardening and spent many years farming. He was the best son, brother, husband, dad, and Olpa one could've ever hoped for. He was the kind of person who would drop everything to help someone out--even if it meant making things harder for himself; that's just who he was. He didn't complain, he didn't hesitate--he just showed up.He was always starting a project, convinced he could figure out how to do just about anything--and most of the time, he did. That confidence and work ethic rubbed off on his kids, who carry that same determined and hard-headed spirit today. He didn't mind getting his hands dirty, whether he was fixing something, painting a wall, or tinkering with an idea. And if he happened to be wearing new pants or white sneakers? So be it. He didn't care much about trivial things--he cared about giving his family the best life he could. He worked hard, gave more than he got, and never asked for recognition. He just loved his people and made sure they knew it by giving his time and whole heart. He loved to read--especially true crime or stories about wild, real-life adventures. He told the funniest stories with that half smile and laugh, but the stories he created with all of us were the best of all. He was the glue in our family--the one everyone wanted to be around. He never turned down the kids when they asked to play, and whether it was kickball or a card game, he played to win. And he never gave us the win --he taught us to earn it. And more than anything, he loved God and lived out his faith through the way he treated others. He didn't need to talk about it much--he just lived it. With a generous heart, a quiet strength, and a whole lot of selflessness, he made all the difference.He made our lives better, fuller, and funnier--and though our time with him wasn't nearly long enough, it was more than enough to leave a lasting mark. Some people change everything- not because of how long they're here, but because of how they love, give, and show up. We'll miss him more than words can say, but we'll carry him with us in all the best parts of who we are and how we love. Greg died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 10:10 p.m. at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Greg will be missed by his loving wife of 13 years, Ramona Kay Lucas Howard of Bedford, Kentucky; his daughters, Neesa Richardson and her husband, Daniel of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Amanda Fox and her husband, Caleb of Brandenburg, Kentucky, and Alexa Morrison and her husband, Tyler of Louisville, Kentucky; his son, Bradley Ginn and his wife, Madelyn of Bowling Green, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Kellen Richardson, Elijah Fox, Naomi Fox, Brecken Richardson, August Morrison, Zane Fox, Olive Morrison, and Indie Ginn; his brother, Rick Howard and his wife, Patti of Gilbert, Arizona; his sister, Melanie Cooper and her husband, Jimmie of Indianapolis, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, JD Howard, died January 10, 2024, his mother, Janet Pearl O'Banion Howard, died November 15, 1989, and his brother, Jeffery O'Banion Howard, died December 8, 1965. VISITATION Friends may visit Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Keith Abrams at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford, Kentucky. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Gregory Jay "Greg" Howard, please click here to visit our sympathy store.