Howard William Loveland, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1944 in Hornell, New York to the late Harold Loveland and Florence Judkins Loveland. Howard served over 21 years and retired from the United States Air Force. A memorial service will be held with full military honors at 2:00PM Monday, August 12, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The Family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 1:45PM Monday prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marie Wood Loveland, children, Lisa Cox, Keith Loveland (Theresa), Theresa Huntley (Joe); and siblings, Tina Jeffe (Jack), Ronnie Loveland, Judy Loveland, Kathy Kuss (Jeff), and Hal Loveland (Sussie) and a grandson, Jeremy James Cox. Online condolences can be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is caring for the Loveland family.