Howard Webb Sr.

The Life and Times of Howard C. Webb, Sr. Howard Charles Webb was born on June 15, 1933, the youngest of three daughters and three sons, to Harvey and Willa Webb (both deceased) in Washington DC. His sisters, Connye, Willa and Daisy proceeded him in death. He was affectionately called Howard, HiDi (Howard Darling), Dad, Uncle Howard, and Charlie by members of his family and friends. Howard attended DC Public Schools – Burrville Elementary, Brown Junior High and Armstrong High. He served, with dignity, in United States Air Force for five years. While supporting a family, he attended Howard University and received a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering. As a recipient of a Department of the Army fellowship, Howard attended the University of Michigan for a year and received a certificate for completed course work in Computer Aided Design Engineering. Howard and Loretta grew up across the street from each other, were childhood friends and began dating in high school. They were married on January 7, 1955 and remained happily married for 64 years. They never said ‘good-bye’ to each other – just ‘so long’. Their lives were enriched by the birth and raising of two sons, Howard C. Webb, Jr. and the late David Lawrence Webb. As a young boy, Howard loved tinkering with and taking things apart and putting them back together. He followed his father around and learned how to use just about every hand tool invented. He learned how to fix all types of household appliances and machines. Loretta loved this because they never had to call a repair person to their home and, consequently, saved a lot of money. Howard’s tinkering passion led him to a career that would make use of his analytical talents. Upon graduating from high school, he decided to attend the RCA Institute and worked in the television world for a short period of time. Subsequent to completing his duty in the Air Force, Howard accepted a position at the Harry Diamond Laboratory in Washington, DC. He later moved to the Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, served as Chief for Laboratory Command, Adelphi, Maryland, and retired with thirty-five years of work as civilian for The Department of the Army. Tabernacle Baptist Church provided the spiritual foundation for Howard during his childhood and early adult years. He joined other churches as his family moved from place to place and shared his skills and talents as needed. For Howard, this life ended and another began on November 12, 2018. Survivors include his devoted spouse Loretta C. Webb, wonderful, loving son Howard C. Webb, Jr., brothers Harvey Webb, Jr., Harold Webb and many cousins, nieces and nephews. To send flowers to the family of Howard Webb Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Howard Webb Sr.

June 15, 1933 - November 12, 2018