John Daniel Howard

John Daniel Howard, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, October 20, 2025 at Bellview Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

John was born on December 30, 1955 in Childress, Texas to Milton and Irene Howard. He was affectionately called “Little John” by his dad until his dad’s passing.  As a boy, stray dogs always seemed to follow him home where his mom had a tub of homemade strawberry ice cream waiting for him.  John was active in Little League and in all sports in high school. He was known as “Golden Toe”, the kicker for the Childress High School Bobcats his senior year.  After graduation in 1974, John attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a B.S. in Business Management in 1979.  He always told people he crammed 4 years into 5.

John married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Kay (Patty) Sprayberry, on August 16, 1975.  They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage and took a cruise to Alaska to memorialize the occasion.  They were blessed with three beautiful daughters.  After spending 17 years living in Lubbock, they moved to Midland where they have made their home for the past 33 years.

John worked in management for several companies before his retirement from Hy-bon Engineering in 2021.  During his short retirement years, John enjoyed watching his grandkids play various sports, attending school functions and all around being there for his daughters and grandkids in any way they needed.

John is survived by his wife Patty Howard of Midland; daughters, Kristi Criswell and Delton Petty of Midland, Kelli and Brian Colbath of Cedar Hill, and Kati and Monty Goodman of Midland; grandchildren Brantley and Cooper Criswell, Bailey, Barrett, Brooks and Burkleigh Colbath, Kasen and Weston Goodman; great niece Maggie Medders and great nephew Tyson Medders who are also considered grandchildren; brother Frank Howard and wife Nancy Howard of Liberty Hill.  He is also survived by his beloved in-laws; Betty and Charlie Farnham, Mary and Steve Williams, Jennilyn and Ricki Crenshaw, Joe Sprayberry and Ron Moore.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Milton Howard and his brother Steve Howard.

Pallbearers are Brian Colbath, Delton Petty, Monty Goodman, Charlie Farnham, Ricki Crenshaw, Steve Williams, Tyrell Medders, Dale Pierce, and Sam Farris.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kasen Goodman, Barrett Colbath, Brantley Criswell, Tyson Medders, Cooper Criswell, Brooks Colbath, and Weston Goodman.

The Howard family is overwhelmed and so appreciative of all the support and love that has been shown.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.  Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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