Howard Coulter, age 71, of Copeville, was born Feb 24, 1941, to Sherman Douglas Coulter and Myrtle Mae Burchett.

He passed away Sept 13, 2012.

Visitation was held at Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Wylie from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, and a graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in Thompson Cemetery, Copeville. The Rev. James Sanders officiated.

Mr. Coulter served proudly in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cleora (McConnell) Coulter; sons, Timothy Coulter and his wife Nohemi, Jason Coulter and his wife Cora and James Coulter and his wife Angela; daughters, Monica Binyon and her husband Lance and Aleta Trout and her husband Chris; one sister, Eulah Osburn; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie.