Bruce was born at Porum, Oklahoma on April 27, 1930 to the late Charles Howard & Gorgie (Lynn) Howard. He passed from this life at his home in Olive on August 16, 2022 at the age 92 years, 3 months, & 20 days. Bruce was raised and educated in Porum & Briar Town until the 7th grade. In 1947 he worked as a nurseryman for Stark’s Apple Orchard in Porum and in 1950 he joined the United State Army. He served during the Korean War and was discharged in 1953. While in the service, he married Lucille Tarwater & they have remained together until his death. Bruce had worked for John Zink in the heating & air division. He moved the the Olive area from Jenks in 1963. He loved raising cattle & horses, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a SON: David Howard in 2006; a SISTER: Mary Raimer; & 3 BROTHERS: Lloyd – Raymond - & Lawrence.
His remaining family includes his loving WIFE of 69 years: Lucille of the home; DAUGHTER: Julie Ellis & husband John of Mannford; SON: Tim Howard & wife Pam of Drumright; DAUGHTER: Charlotte Jones & husband Corey of Mannford; GRANDCHILDREN: Lindsey – Kelsey – Nate – Skyler – Hunter – Ryan – Zach – Colby - & Bailey; 2 GREAT Grandchildren: Paisley & Langston; plus several other relatives, & friends.