Earl "E.D." Dean Howard, age 65, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away August 11, 2014, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born on October 25, 1948 to Joseph W. and Emily A. (Holloway) Howard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

"E.D." served in the United States Army 10th cavalry. He worked for Globe Life in claims for 10 years and retired in 2012. He had lived in Guthrie for 14 years and previously in Oklahoma City. E.D. and Helen were married on August 12, 1997 at Custer Battlefield National Monument.

He was a former Deputy Sheriff in Dickinson County, Kansas, an Oklahoma Park Ranger, playwright and author. He enjoyed woodworking, model trains, writing, reading and loved reading westerns.

Survivors include his wife Helen of the home, daughter Tonya Carroll and husband Michael of Florida, step children Cerise Douglas and Charles Dutton and wife Shannon, 7 brothers and sisters, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and dogs, Pepe and Weezer.

There will be no services. Arrangements provided by Hayes Funeral Home.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.