Ruby Simpson Howard (February 23, 1937 - July 11, 2008) Ruby Simpson Howard born February 23, 1937 departed this life on July 11, 2008 at the Mary Breckinridge Hospital, Hyden, KY. Ruby was 71 years, 4 months, and 18 days old. Ruby was born at Helton, KY, the daughter of the late Isaac Simpson & Laura Muncy Simpson. Ruby was a homemaker and member of the Lower Beechfork United Methodist Church, Mozelle, KY. She was a life-long resident of Leslie Co., residence at Stone Coal Branch Rd., Mozelle, KY, at the time of her death. Mrs. Ruby Simpson Howard was preceded in death by her parents: Isaac Simpson and Laura Howard Simpson. Mrs. Ruby Simpson Howard leaves the following relatives surviving: husband: Earl Howard, one son: John Jeffery Roark and wife, Londa, of Baxter, KY., two daughters: Regina Earline Brock and husband, John of Mozelle, KY., Sheila Hall and husband, Roy Lee of Mozelle, KY., 7 Grandchildren: Lisa, Misty, Brandy, Tyler, Jessica, Rebekah, Andrew, 5 Great, Grandchildren: Whitney, Laura, Kelly, Isaac, Peyton, & a host of treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The funeral service for Mrs. Ruby Simpson Howard conducted at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday - July 13, 2008 at the Lower Beechfork United Methodist Church, Mozelle, KY., with Pastor Steve Springer officiating. The interment will follow in the Howard Cemetery, Mozelle, KY., under the direction of the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home staff. The following serve as pallbearers: John Crouse, Robert Nolan, Cleveland Nolan, Wesley Caudill, & Tyler Hall. You may still sign the memorial guest registar at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)