Billy Gerald Howard of Clyde passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A Memorial service will be held Monday December 20, 2021 at 2pm at North's Funeral Home Chapel. Billy was born August 2, 1962 in Seminole TX, to Lillian Kay and Curtis Leon Howard. The family moved to Abilene when Billy was young, and he received his primary education from Abilene public schools. He attended Abilene High School, and after High School he began a life long career as a mechanic. Billy loved to hunt and fish, he would always take his vacation from work around Deer Season so he could Hunt. Billy loved his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Billy was preceded in death by parents Curtis and Lillian Howard, and brother Robert Howard. Left to cherish his memories are wife Kim Howard of Clyde, TX, daughter, Ashley Hensel (Brandon Papasan) of Abilene, TX. Son, Jason Howard, grandchildren: Tessa, Jason Jr., Kaylee, Jayden, Paige, great-granddaughter Vanessa brothers: Scotty Pope of Abilene, Curtis Howard of Abilene, Vurtis Howard of Fort Worth, and a host of extended family and many friends. Services entrusted to North's Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com