H. Zane Howard's Obituary
Zane Howard, 57 of Collierville passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. He succumbed to cancer but is alive in Christ. Zane founded Professional Computer Systems in Memphis in 1987 serving the metro area with physician software programs and continued as principal owner until his death. He also had business interests that included home health agencies, restaurants, and a specialty paint company. He served on the board for The Neighborhood School for several years. Zane was a graduate of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas and started his first business while a student. He was proud to say that he never had an employer! He was a life -long entrepreneur. Zane leaves behind his wife Kathy and 5 year old son Crews, as well as his mother Roma Howard of Abilene, TX, brother James Howard and his wife Christi and family of Pendergrass, GA, sister Tonya Howard and family of Burlington, VT. He also leaves behind his loving extended family in Germantown, TN, Lenexa, KS, and Branson, MO. His passion was helping other people achieve their dreams. He always saw the best in people and was a champion of the underdog. His positive attitude was infectious and everyone who knew him loved him. When he wasn’t taking care of his business ventures, he was happiest driving a tractor at his farm in Mississippi. A celebration of life will be held at Highpoint Church at 6000 Briarcrest Avenue on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00-6:00. Interment will be private. Written memories of Zane, at [email protected], that can be shared with Crews when he is older are preferred in lieu of flowers.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Highland
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