Troy Anthony Howard, 53 of Wheelersburg, passed away on July 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1962 in Portsmouth; the son of Virgil E. and Phyllis J. Newman Howard who survive. Troy had worked at the Lucasville Prison for 29 years and was a member of the Wheelersburg Masonic Lodge.

Troy is also survived by two sons, Blake Howard of Portsmouth and Taylor Howard of Wheelersburg; 3 brothers, Virgil (Donna) Howard of Portsmouth, Lionel (Beth) Howard of Wheelersburg and Scot Howard of Sciotoville; two sisters, Tina (Eddie) Sullivan of Wheelersburg and Angel (George) McCain of South Webster.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with interment in Haverhill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.swickbusschamberlin.com .