John W. Howard

John W. Howard, age 42 of Fairborn passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 21, 1981 in Dayton, the son of Harold and Pamela (Jodrey) Howard.  John was currently employed by I Supply as a truck driver.  He enjoyed camping, shopping and spending time with his family, and especially adored his children. John and his wife Kelly spent time together on many day dates, which usually consisted of shopping.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harold.  John is survived by his loving wife, Kelly; five children, Phillip (Christy), Sean, Savannah, Marley, Braylee; mother, Pamela Harold; brother, Jason Lawler; sister, Jennifer (Chad) Massengale; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Shirley Roby; brother and sister-in-law, Brian (Nikki) Roby; nieces and nephews, Kayla (Aaron), Tyler (Cassidy), Mason, Ryan, Sydney, Reece, Sailor, Charlotte, and Blake; as well as extended family and friends.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, where a celebration of life will be held on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., Jerry Fyffe officiating.  Burial will follow at Byron Cemetery.