ELKHART - Howard J. Blackwood, 76, of Elkhart, died at 4:57 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home.

J Burgess, Elkhart, IN I took care of Howard several times at EGH in the past. Truly a caring, wonderful man. I'm sure he will be missed.

Paul King, Duluth, MN Uncle Howie was a great man, a true leader, always strong and powerful. My dad can't remember now, but he would say "Thank's Howard, it's been an honor to know you!" ...... Paul 12/30/12