Charles Thomas "Tink" Howard, age 74, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2010. He was born November 11, 1935 to the late John Benjamin Howard and Irene Walton Howard

He was the beloved husband of Margaret Howard for over 45 years, devoted father of Jana Howard of Mt. Airy and Michele Heier of California, MD, brother of Shirley Brady of Lusby, Joan Robinson of Huntingtown, Linda Robinson of Prince Frederick and the late John Howard, and grandfather of Racheal Howard of Frederick, MD.

Tink was born and raised in Huntingtown, MD and attended Calvert County public schools. He was a butcher for more than 35 years at a local country store, and enjoyed spending his free time rooting for the Washington Redskins and playing horseshoes. Growing up in the country, he enjoyed farming and tending to his garden.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.