On May 27, 1955, Howard married the love of his life, Margie Morgan, also of Elgin, where they lived on the family home place in Elgin.

Howard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from Nov. 22, 1952, to Sept. 15, 1954.

After his service with the Army, he was employed at Modern Tile in Austin. After marrying and moving to Austin, he worked at Central Freight as a diesel mechanic from 1957 to 1991 and retired with 34 years of service.

Howard’s hobbies were deer hunting, fishing and working around his property. He loved being outside, working in the yard and gardening. His favorite game was playing 42 dominoes with his best friends and enjoying his coffee every morning watching the deer. Howard loved his four wheeler and couldn’t wait for the mailman to come so he could go for a ride.

Back a few years ago, he decided to sell his cattle and instead sell hay. He loved growing a vegetable garden and was so excited to get those watermelon seeds in the ground so he could watch his great granddaughter Kenna pick them.

Everyone loved Howard – always smiling and happy. He never met a stranger he couldn’t talk to. He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Howard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margie Eisenbeck; daughter, Wanda Kurio and husband, Cliff; grandson, Peyton Kurio and his wife, Julie; great-granddaughter, Kenna Kurio; and nephews, Edwin Eisenbeck and Roger Wayne Eisenbeck Jr.

He is preceded in death by his father, Eddie Eisenbeck Sr.; mother, Leona Eisenbeck; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie Eisenbeck Jr. and Jewel; nephew, Roger Wayne Eisenbeck Sr.; and numerous uncles and aunts.

A visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, with celebration of life services to follow starting at 11 a.m. at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Texas 95 North in Elgin. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Elgin.

The family wanted everyone to join them after the burial for refreshments and time to share their stories and remembrances of Howard at the Elgin Evangelical Free Church, 1209 North Avenue C in Elgin.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund can be made to the Elgin Evangelical Free Church or your favorite organization.