Addison Howard

Mr. Addison Howard, 97, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Homewood Heath Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born in Lebanon on March 22, 1921, a son of the late John Carl and Roxya Anita (Kernodle) Howard. He married Alberta Lucille (Martin) Howard on November 3, 1940 in Lebanon. She preceded him in death July 1, 2000. A life-long resident of Boone County, Addison was a 1939 graduate of Pinnell High School. Following school, he received specialty training at the Police Academy. Addison had worked security for various businesses; Winklers, also known as U.S. Machine, Pitman-Moore in Zionsville, and then served as head of security at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis; retiring in 1985. From 1963–1973, Addison and his wife enjoyed operating A & A Coffee Shop on the east side of the square in Lebanon. He also worked part-time for many, many years, at Myers Mortuary beginning in 1947 with P.L. and Margaret Myers which carried into a lifelong relationship. Addison held several memberships including, First Community Church of Lebanon, Boone Lodge No. 9 F&AM where he served as Past Master in 1960, and Order of Eastern Star # 23 for more than 50 years. He was a former member of the Scottish Rite and The Murat Shrine, and life-member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. # 635 and Lebanon Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was extremely proud of his family; exhibiting devotion to his wife, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Sue Boone and Marlene Ann Bennington of Lebanon; four grandchildren, Cathy (Mike) Etter of Lodi, WI, Teddie (Delana) Bennington, Jr. of Jamestown, Jeff (Debbie) Boone of New Jersey, and Kent (Carla) Bennington of Monticello; twelve great grandchildren; Jason Etter, Megan Kronser, Lauren Etter, Austin Bennington, Laine (AJ) Stockdale, Cara Boone, Cameron Bennington, Colin Boone, Blake Bennington, Bryce Bennington, Kayla Bennington, Kaden Bennington; three great-great grandchildren, Liam Etter, Nolan Etter, Clancy Stockdale. In addition to his parents and his wife, Addison was preceded in death by a brother, John Oliver “J.O.” Howard, and a son-in-law, Ted Bennington. Funeral Services with Masonic Rites are planned for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorials may be made in his honor to charity of the donor’s choice.

Addison Howard

March 22, 1921 - August 4, 2018