Thomas Wayne “Buddy” Howard, 55 of Mocksville passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2014. Buddy was born in Davie County on April 24, 1959. He was the son of the late Thomas Ross Howard and Joann Wyatt Howard.

Buddy was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. In later years he took great pride in building and displaying model cars.

Buddy spent his last six months at Autumn Care of Mocksville where he loved helping the other residents and staff and was given wonderful care and love by the entire staff.

Buddy is survived by his son Thomas Joseph Howard, two daughters Stephanie Howard Alphin and Melissa Howard Eason. He is also survived by five sisters Deborah Howard Campbell, Donna Howard Gamble, Cynthia Howard Shaver, Pamela Howard Hunter, Carla Howard Fields and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patti Carter Howard.

A memorial service will be held Sunday July 13th 2014 at 4:00 pm at Crosslife Church of God in Winston Salem ,NC

Online condolences can be made to the Howard family at www.carolinacremation.com. Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Howard family.