He was born January 29, 1967, in Canton, IL, to Claire and Dorothy (Dikeman) Cooper.
He married Elizabeth Haines on July 18, 2020, in Maquon. She survives.
Howard is also survived by one daughter, Alexzandra Samonds of Grayslake, IL; two brothers, Perry (Linda) Cooper and David Cooper; one sister, Connie (Curt) Caldwell; two grandchildren, Thalia and Rowan Samonds; five nieces, Toni (Sven) Preuss, Melissa Cooper, Ashley (Jason) Easley, Amber (Steve) Walker, and Alyson (Jason) Glenn; three nephews, Travis Newton, Damien Cooper, and Joel (Sarah) Cooper; sixteen great nieces and nephews; and nine great-great nieces and nephews.
Howard is preceded in death by his parents; one niece, Tina Rooney; and one great nephew, Sen Cooper.
Howard was a Stagehand for various venues in the area. He loved his job, music, and people overall.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made to Men’s Teen Challenge.
To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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