Richard Darel Howard, born August 30, 1929 in Harlan, KY. He was born to the union of Issac and Mary Randolph Howard. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was a life long resident of Leslie County and was affiliated with the Church of Christ. By occupation he worked as a carpenter, electrician and plumber. He is preceded in death by his parents; two nieces and two nephews. Mr. Richard Darel Howard leaves the following relatives surviving: Eight brothers: Steve (Elaine) Howard; Joel R. Howard (Kathy); Thomas H. Howard (Lela); Issac Aaron Howard (Donna); Bobby James Howard (Sandy); Timothy Dean Howard (Sandy), Lonnie Eugene Howard(Paulette). Six sisters: Dola Joyce McGlothen; Annette Cody (Tom); Mary Lois Helton; Faith Cody (James); Naomi Howard Davis; Rose Anna Toler (Charlie). A host off other relatives and friends also survive.