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He was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when he and Geraldine retired right off the banks of his favorite lake, Toledo Bend.

Leonard Alvin Howard, Sr. of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at his home in Hemphill, Tx. Leonard was born November 22, 1946.

He was a long time resident of McAlester, Oklahoma and a skilled electrician. Leonard retired from The City of McAlester, after serving as Electrical Inspector. Leonard married his beloved wife, Geraldine Holden Howard, on May 28,1964. They recently celebrated 62 years together.

Leonard was proceeded in death by his parents, Charlie Henry Howard and Edna Era Howard, his sister Roxie Attaway, and his oldest son, Leonard Alvin Howard, Jr.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Geraldine Holden Howard of Hemphill, TX; His son, Randall Howard and wife, Tandy of Clarksville, TN; His daughter Gerri Howard Elsing and husband, Larry of Allen, Tx; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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He will be remembered for his remarkable sense of humor, his loyalty as a friend and his love for his family.

Anyone who knew Leonard, knew his love of the outdoors and that hunting and fishing brought him so much joy. He was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when he and Geraldine retired right off the banks of his favorite lake, Toledo Bend. He will be remembered for his remarkable sense of humor, his loyalty as a friend and his love for his family.

Memorial services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Bishops Funeral Home, 110 S. 3rd Street in McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 with a graveside service to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 1300 E. Washington Ave. in McAlester, Ok 75401

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas. Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com