David Thomas Howard

David Thomas Howard, 68, a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, died Monday, July 11, 2022, after a 2 year battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Charles) Howard. He graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School in 1972 and attended Kutztown University. In 1977 David cofounded Howard Construction, Inc., with his brother John Howard. In 1980 they opened The Video Station, the Lehigh Valley's first video store. He was a member of the Lehigh Valley Builders Association and the Pennsylvania State and National Home Builders Associations. David served on the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors committee and Whitehall Traffic Impact Advisory Committee. He was honored to be Builder of the Year in 1996 and 2009. He was an active member of the Lehigh Valley’s Skills USA Council, and a proud recipient of their Volunteer of the Year award in 2015. David found great happiness in cooking for friends and family. His favorite time of year was the start of Newhard’s corn season. He enjoyed a good game of poker, trips to the beach, and John Wayne movies. He was a loyal fan of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Dallas Cowboys, and all things tennis. He was a member and sat on the board of the Ridge and Valley Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed trap shooting and especially the club’s roller hotdogs. Survivors: David is survived by his wife Donna Smith, daughter Janna Howard, stepdaughter Alyssa Smith-West (Derrick West) and children Dalton, Kaidyn, Camryn, and Addisyn, and stepson Kevin Smith, Jr. (Jazmin Smith) and children Garrett and Colt. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Howard Marcon, sister-in-law Louise Gentile Howard, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his brother John Howard and sister Linda Howard. Services: Calling hours will be held from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. Masks are preferred. Contributions: In lieu of flowers please send donations to https://cholangiocarcinoma.org/howard/