Obituary for Clinton Hugh Howard
Clinton Hugh Howard passed peacefully away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born in Odessa, Texas on August 14, 1928 to Duane Pickrell Howard and Nan Irene Hall Howard. He has now joined his brother Stanley, and sister June in Heaven where they are once again sharing stories, memories and enjoying their time together.
Clinton, also known as “Uncle Buddy” to his family, was the CEO of RBC Life Sciences before his retirement, at age 91. He was an accomplished chemist, philanthropist, founder of the Irving Community Hospital, early President of the Irving Hospital Authority, one of the Five Outstanding Young Men of Texas, and appointed to the first Texas Air Quality Board and recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to the City of Irving and Dallas, Texas and to the health of people around the globe..
Born in Odessa, Clinton’s family moved to Kansas City when he was two years old and then to Dallas shortly thereafter. The summer that he turned thirteen was quite memorable. His father told him that if he moved to Houston, worked and paid his own way, he could live in a small, six-foot tool shed behind the house. Clinton took on the challenge and earned money by throwing newspapers before school.
After graduation from high school, Clinton entered Rice University supporting himself by working as the night lab technician at Houston’s Hermann Hospital where he was awarded a Hohenthal Scholarship. He received his B.A. in biology and chemistry in 1950 and then went on to graduate school at Johns Hopkins University. He completed his graduate degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1954.
Clinton was an accomplished artist who penned a comic strip during his Rice college years and created still-life paintings as well. He was a gifted medical illustrator who created many intricate drawings that helped surgeons learn how to perform specialized procedures. In the summer of 1954, he learned how to weld copper wire so he could create a replica of the cardiovascular system for the Human Museum at the Texas State Fair. His writings include books detailing the efficacy of Acemannan in health care applications and his Doctoral Dissertation, regarding Foods and Dietary Supplements, at age 75.
Early on, Clinton noted that there was a real need for a quality laboratory for medical testing to get lab results to doctors, especially in smaller or rural clinics, in a timelier manner. In 1958, he began plans for what later became American Biomedical Laboratory, which later became LabCorp.
Clinton Howard continued his quest to improve the lives of others by founding a hospital in his growing community of Irving, Texas. He realized that driving to Dallas could waste precious time in critical situations, so he took the lead as President of the group that raised money, built, staffed and operated the first non-profit hospital to serve Irving and surrounding suburbs. Today, it is part of Baylor Scott & White Health and it cares for more than 75,000 patients, annually, in its ER alone. He received the DFW Hospital Councils’ Distinguished Service Award for this work.
Career highlights never seemed to stop from founding and leading Southwest Medical Laboratories, Carrington Laboratories, and companies that included AvaCare and Royal BodyCare, later named RBC Life Sciences.
He is perhaps best known for his contribution to health by leading the way in his research of the Aloe Vera plant. After years of listening to the customers of his company, AvaCare, who experienced health improvements from his Aloe Vera gel products, he became convinced there was a uniquely beneficial compound in Aloe Vera that is not present in other plants. He built a lab to investigate this. After 4 years, his research team discovered a unique molecular ingredient in Aloe Vera that accounts for the broad range of health-related activities associated with its gel. The compound was officially named Acemannan. He later incorporated this ingredient into nutritional supplements available through RBC Life and he wrote a book detailing its efficacy in health care applications.
Clinton is survived by his loving and lovely wife Kathy of 38 years and six children. Katherine Howard Jones, Creighton (Kathy) Howard, Andrew (Cynthia) Howard, Michelle Howard, Brian Howard, and Carolyn (Mark) Rachaner along with his grandchildren. Josh and Jacob Cooper, Lucas Howard, Karah (Jeff) Johnston, Clinton II (Hannah) Howard and Nicolas Howard, Anna and Mariel Howard, Faith, Hope, Christian and Grace Rachaner, Jada Kirby, Lorian Briggs, Jayse Locke, Janna Locke, Leah Locke, Brandon Locke, Jarah Locke, Jesse Locke and Jaylin Locke and several great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by Kathy’s son Ty (Shari) Locke, brother-in law Ray (Jo) Lucas, brother-in law Michael McClintic, many beloved nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Clinton is predeceased by his mother Nan Irene Hall and father Duane Howard, brother Stanley Howard and sister June Ingram, and by his first wife Katheryn Rose Lucas.
A family Memorial Service will be Monday, February 22, 11:00 a.m. at Lovers Lane Methodist Church with an Inurnment following in the Good Shepherds Garden. 9200 Inwood Lane, Dallas, Texas 75220. To those unable to attended please click on the link to view the live memorial service Clinton Howard Memorial Service Link
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations in Clinton’s name be made to Irving Healthcare Foundation, 1901 N. McArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061. www.healthyIrving.org
or
https://irvingfoundation.bswhealth.com/donate
“If you would like to share your throughs and memories with the Howard family, we are accepting video recordings that will be shared in service. Please click the link below and follow the instructions. Deadline for submission is February 20th."
https://www.dropbox.com/request/OovZGQ2qlx5kZJqgej9w?oref=e
Clinton, also known as “Uncle Buddy” to his family, was the CEO of RBC Life Sciences before his retirement, at age 91. He was an accomplished chemist, philanthropist, founder of the Irving Community Hospital, early President of the Irving Hospital Authority, one of the Five Outstanding Young Men of Texas, and appointed to the first Texas Air Quality Board and recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to the City of Irving and Dallas, Texas and to the health of people around the globe..
Born in Odessa, Clinton’s family moved to Kansas City when he was two years old and then to Dallas shortly thereafter. The summer that he turned thirteen was quite memorable. His father told him that if he moved to Houston, worked and paid his own way, he could live in a small, six-foot tool shed behind the house. Clinton took on the challenge and earned money by throwing newspapers before school.
After graduation from high school, Clinton entered Rice University supporting himself by working as the night lab technician at Houston’s Hermann Hospital where he was awarded a Hohenthal Scholarship. He received his B.A. in biology and chemistry in 1950 and then went on to graduate school at Johns Hopkins University. He completed his graduate degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1954.
Clinton was an accomplished artist who penned a comic strip during his Rice college years and created still-life paintings as well. He was a gifted medical illustrator who created many intricate drawings that helped surgeons learn how to perform specialized procedures. In the summer of 1954, he learned how to weld copper wire so he could create a replica of the cardiovascular system for the Human Museum at the Texas State Fair. His writings include books detailing the efficacy of Acemannan in health care applications and his Doctoral Dissertation, regarding Foods and Dietary Supplements, at age 75.
Early on, Clinton noted that there was a real need for a quality laboratory for medical testing to get lab results to doctors, especially in smaller or rural clinics, in a timelier manner. In 1958, he began plans for what later became American Biomedical Laboratory, which later became LabCorp.
Clinton Howard continued his quest to improve the lives of others by founding a hospital in his growing community of Irving, Texas. He realized that driving to Dallas could waste precious time in critical situations, so he took the lead as President of the group that raised money, built, staffed and operated the first non-profit hospital to serve Irving and surrounding suburbs. Today, it is part of Baylor Scott & White Health and it cares for more than 75,000 patients, annually, in its ER alone. He received the DFW Hospital Councils’ Distinguished Service Award for this work.
Career highlights never seemed to stop from founding and leading Southwest Medical Laboratories, Carrington Laboratories, and companies that included AvaCare and Royal BodyCare, later named RBC Life Sciences.
He is perhaps best known for his contribution to health by leading the way in his research of the Aloe Vera plant. After years of listening to the customers of his company, AvaCare, who experienced health improvements from his Aloe Vera gel products, he became convinced there was a uniquely beneficial compound in Aloe Vera that is not present in other plants. He built a lab to investigate this. After 4 years, his research team discovered a unique molecular ingredient in Aloe Vera that accounts for the broad range of health-related activities associated with its gel. The compound was officially named Acemannan. He later incorporated this ingredient into nutritional supplements available through RBC Life and he wrote a book detailing its efficacy in health care applications.
Clinton is survived by his loving and lovely wife Kathy of 38 years and six children. Katherine Howard Jones, Creighton (Kathy) Howard, Andrew (Cynthia) Howard, Michelle Howard, Brian Howard, and Carolyn (Mark) Rachaner along with his grandchildren. Josh and Jacob Cooper, Lucas Howard, Karah (Jeff) Johnston, Clinton II (Hannah) Howard and Nicolas Howard, Anna and Mariel Howard, Faith, Hope, Christian and Grace Rachaner, Jada Kirby, Lorian Briggs, Jayse Locke, Janna Locke, Leah Locke, Brandon Locke, Jarah Locke, Jesse Locke and Jaylin Locke and several great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by Kathy’s son Ty (Shari) Locke, brother-in law Ray (Jo) Lucas, brother-in law Michael McClintic, many beloved nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Clinton is predeceased by his mother Nan Irene Hall and father Duane Howard, brother Stanley Howard and sister June Ingram, and by his first wife Katheryn Rose Lucas.
A family Memorial Service will be Monday, February 22, 11:00 a.m. at Lovers Lane Methodist Church with an Inurnment following in the Good Shepherds Garden. 9200 Inwood Lane, Dallas, Texas 75220. To those unable to attended please click on the link to view the live memorial service Clinton Howard Memorial Service Link
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations in Clinton’s name be made to Irving Healthcare Foundation, 1901 N. McArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061. www.healthyIrving.org
or
https://irvingfoundation.bswhealth.com/donate
“If you would like to share your throughs and memories with the Howard family, we are accepting video recordings that will be shared in service. Please click the link below and follow the instructions. Deadline for submission is February 20th."
https://www.dropbox.com/request/OovZGQ2qlx5kZJqgej9w?oref=e