Robert C. Howard, 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 25,2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.Born July 25, 1937, he was one of 11 children born to the late Edwin and Mary (Kitson) Howard. He served with the US Army from 1955 - 1958 and retired as a foreman from the Universal Manufacturing, Inc. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers and sisters George, Eddie, David, Charlie, Glen, Marguerite, Margie. Survived by children Robert C. Howard, II of Middletown; Robin Christine Steele of West Manchester; and Ronald C. "Pete" Howard of Camden: grandchildren Amber N. Tinnell, Mackenzi M. Webb, Ashley A. Bowens, Dioni N. Hansel, Taylor C. Howard, Trever E. D. Howard, Abigail C. Howard, Magdelynn R. Howard: 9 great grandchildren; brothers and sister Danny Howard, Terry Howard and Melva Chenoweth. Friends may call on the family from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US rt. 35 - West Alexandria. A very brief service will follow with family friend Larry Davidson presiding. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert C. Howard please visit our Sympathy Store.