On Sunday October 23rd, 2022, Larry Wayne Howard went to his Heavenly home. He was a loving husband, and father of five children, and had multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born in Dallas Texas on October 16th, 1948. He served his country in the Army, and was stationed in Germany, where he lived with his wife and son. He graduated from W.W Samuel High School, and attended technical school and received an associate's degree in drafting.  He also attended Southwestern Assemblies of God Bible college. Larry is best known for his loving and kind heart, and his desire to serve God. He was in the ministry for over 40 years and served as an evangelist, missionary, and pastor. He is survived by his loving wife Connie, whom he referred to as his soulmate and forever sweetheart. He often remarked that they got married young and grew up together, his son Gary and wife Jessica, son Steven, daughter Darla and husband Chad, daughter Cheryl and husband Vernon, and daughter Christina and husband Lonnie. He loved and adored his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Services for Larry will be held at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center Texas on Saturday, October 29th at 2:00.