A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Keith R. Howard, 90, of Pickerington.

A retired Senior Claims Adjuster with Continental Insurance, Keith passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born in Webbville, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Rose Howard.

A Navy veteran, Keith attended Marshall University and The Ohio State University. He was a member of Life City Church, Free & Accepted Masons, and the American Legion. In his down time, Keith enjoyed working on cars and adding things to his eclectic collection of items. He will lovingly be remembered by his family for his uniqueness.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Holly; children, Keith R. and Jill Howard, Jr., Phillip and Sharon Howard, Betsy Howard, Adam and Erika Howard, and Michael Howard; grandchildren, Pawranee, Patrick, Cindy, Rusty, Michelle, Melissa, Anderson, Josephine, Marin, and Samuel; 13 great grandchildren, and sister, Maxine Betts.

In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by 13 siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130 or fairhopehospice.org.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com.