Ramon A. Howard Obituary (1936

Phelps, Ramon A. Howard It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Ramon A. Howard announce his passing on June 29, 2025 at the age of 89. A lifetime resident of Phelps, he graduated from Phelps Central School and Morrisville College. In 1956 he married his longtime friend, Charlotte Adams, and they celebrated 69 years together. In 1971, Ramon started Howard's Home Improvement which he operated for 25 years. He was a 51-year member of the Finger Lakes Masonic Lodge no.139 holding the office of District Deputy Grand Master, in addition to many other offices. He was also a 75-year member of the Wide Awake Grange in Phelps. In younger years, Ramon enjoyed bowling, square dancing, and playing poker with friends. He had a lifelong interest in aviation and he enjoyed flying a Cessna after he earned his pilot's license. Other passions included restoring Ford Mustangs, playing golf, watching the Yankees, and completing crossword puzzles or sudoku. Ramon was a man of integrity and honesty; a man whose handshake was as good as a signed contract. He was known to be reserved, but those close to him enjoyed his sly grins, carefully chosen words, and witty sense of humor. More than anything, he was most proud of his family. Ramon will be dearly missed by his children; Chris (Patricia) Howard, Christa (Matthew) McClemont, James (Donna) Hample and Michael (the late Raelene) Hample. He was cherished by his grandchildren: Christy (Greg Mayo), Jeremy, and Justin (Aliya) Howard; Emily and Abbey McClemont; Bradley and Trisha Hample; and Randy Hample. He was adored by his great-grandchildren: Noah Bremer and Ella Mayo; Remington Howard; Charlotte, Carter, and Connor Howard; and Jonathon Hample. Ramon is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as his dear friends, Glen and Ann Webster. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday July 14, 2025. A Masonic service will be held at 11am followed by a memorial service. Private burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps. It is requested that memorial donations be made to the House of John 14 Spring Street Clifton Springs, NY 14432.