William Robert Howard, 79, of Huntington, companion of Tammy Clary, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born March 14, 1941 in Huntington, a son of the late Lawrence and Ruby Howard. His wife Linda Kay Mount Howard also preceded him in death. He retired from CSXT as a supervisor. Additional survivors in include; 5 daughters, Cheryl Jordan of Huntington, Terri Schofield, Amanda Clary of Huntington, Allison Clary, Ariel Risch all of Huntington; one son, William R. Howard, II of Huntington; 2 sisters, Wanda Cumpian of Toledo, OH and Patti Arnold of Gainesville, FL; one brother, Larry Howard of GA; 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 pm Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Chapman's Mortuary, with Pastor Dennis Romans officiation. Entombment will be in the White Chapel Mausoleum, Barboursville. Friends may call one hour prior to service time Thursday at the funeral home.