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Obituary
Howard Bruce
Lansaw
(January 24, 1942 - January 19, 2022)
Howard Bruce Lansaw, Jr., 79, of
Huntington, WV passed away January 19, 2022, five days shy of his 80th
birthday. “Bruce” was born on January 24, 1942 in New Castle, PA to
Regina Mann Lansaw and Howard Bruce Lansaw, Sr. He is preceded in death
by his wife, Patricia Hardy Lansaw, originally from Ventura, CA. Bruce
is survived by his daughters, Katharine Hardy and Margaret Willoughby,
and his faithful dog, Mocha. After graduating high school from the
Marshall Lab School in Huntington, Bruce served 4 years in the U.S. Air
Force. He was a proud veteran who always reminded those close to him the
exact dates and times to the second that he served in the military.
Bruce’s experience in the Air Force provided him the opportunity to work
at NASA in Cape Canaveral, FL assisting with flight simulation. Bruce
attended Miami University of Ohio where he reconnected with Patsy Hardy,
who later became his wife of 45 years. They later settled in Huntington
where Bruce worked for The First Huntington National Bank for 25 years.
He rose to President and CEO of First Huntington, which later merged
with Bank One, and remained until retirement. He inspired current and
past business leaders in the Tri-State. Bruce was an active member of
the business community in WV and was recognized by Governors Arch Moore,
Jr. and Gaston Caperton for leadership and economic development. He was
also a member of Guyan Golf and Country Club, Gypsy Club, and Trinity
Episcopal Church. It is of note that Bruce was a musician, avid golf and
tennis player for many years, and eventually a beloved member of The
Woodlands Retirement Community. He was known as one of the best dressed
and charming residents, a favorite of the nursing staff in Health Care.
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, there will not be a formal
funeral. . Rest in peace Brucie, we love you! Reger Funeral Home of
Huntington is assisting the family with arrangements.
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