Individual Details
Howard Robert Aycock
(29 Dec 1926 - 11 Oct 2014)
Posted at findagrave.com: Howard Robert Aycock, 87, of Lake Belton, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 16, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, October 17, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Darren Walker officiating. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park.
Howard was born in Temple, Texas, to the late Joe M. and Jessie Mae Lavender Aycock. His mother was the first woman County Commissioner in Bell County history. Howard graduated from Temple High School in 1944 where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He received a football scholarship to John Tarleton College. He later attended McLennan Community College in Waco.
Howard married Voncille Lee in June, 1948 at the First Methodist Church in Jarrell. Before going into the service, he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and climbed pole for the Southern Section of the Signal Department.
He joined the Maritime Marines in World War II under the auspices of the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in the Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean, and the far east war zones. He went around the world in his tour of duty. During this time, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for Bravery, the Combat Action Commemorative Medal, World War II Victory Commemorative Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Asian Pacific Campaign Medal, Defense Meritorious Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal and the Atlantic War Zone Campaign Medal. He was also named the Pacific Middleweight Champion (28 wins, 7 losses and 13 KO’s). He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard on August 15, 1945.
In 2004, Howard was awarded, by President Bush, a certificate of Appreciation in Acknowledgement and Dedication to the Republican National Committee. Also in 2004, he received the highest honor by being awarded a Certificate of Dedication, Sacrifice and Commitment to the Bush-Cheney Campaign. In 2005, he received a Certificate of Merit and was also awarded a Charter Membership of George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
Howard continued to receive recognition for his active role in the community throughout his life. He was a lifetime member of the Golden Eagle NRA. In 1991, he was awarded the Citizen of the Year by the National Board of Directors of the NRA. He also was awarded, by Charlton Heston, a certificate for Faithful Service in the Cause of Freedom and Years of Friendship. He also received a Certificate of Merit for support in the United States Olympic Committee.
Howard was appointed as a sustaining member of the Sheriff’s Association of the Texas Memorial and Training Center in Austin. In 1996, he was awarded the NRA Legion of Honor. He was a sustaining member of the NRA Institute for his legislative action in 2001. Howard was recognized by the Corp of Engineers of Fort Worth as a member of the Temple Park Task Force in the Development of Temple Lake Park Road. In 2002, he graduated from Morgan’s Point Police Academy with honors. In 2009, Howard was awarded by the Board of Directors of National Law Enforcement as a permanent member of the National Law Enforcement Museum. In 2010, he was awarded a Certificate for Outstanding service to Local Police.
Howard was very active in the Executive Branch for the Boy Scouts for many years. He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce as a judge and referee on their boxing program. Howard was a past President of the Central Texas Sportsman Club and on the Board of Directors. He was a Member of the American Legion and a Life Member of the V.F.W. Howard was awarded Honorary Citizenship to Boys Town for his years of service and support for displaced children.
He was awarded the honor of Donor of his many years for the Military Troops fighting terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He loved fishing and hunting in which he was very active. Howard was also an avid motorcycle rider. At the time of his death, he owned an 1800cc Honda Goldwing and had won three First Place Trophies in bike shows. He was an active member in the Honda Goldwing Road Riders Association, Lone Star Voyagers Club and the American Motorcycle Association. In 2004, Howard completed the Experienced Rider Skill Training Course given by Goldwing Advanced Rider Committee. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Howard was awarded the Best Boss of the Year at Scott & White Clinic for his service as Director of Collection. After 42 years of service, he retired from Scott & White. Howard also owned and operated Aycock Quality Auto’s of Lake Belton for 13 years. He was owner of Aycock Lakeside Boat Storage and operated this for 38 years.
During his active life, he became a certified scuba diver. He and his family were avid skiers. He was a licensed pilot (member of the Confederate Air Force). He was a member of the First Christian Church where he actively served as Deacon and was on the Board of Directors.
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1999; and his oldest brother, Mateland Aycock, who served with the famous 101st Airborne and jumped in Normandy on D Day, in Holland, and was in the Battle of the Bulge.
Survivors include daughter, Melissa Munns and her husband, Wes; grandsons, Patrick and Mark, all of Georgetown; brother, Edward Aycock, of Temple; other relatives and many friends.
Howard was born in Temple, Texas, to the late Joe M. and Jessie Mae Lavender Aycock. His mother was the first woman County Commissioner in Bell County history. Howard graduated from Temple High School in 1944 where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He received a football scholarship to John Tarleton College. He later attended McLennan Community College in Waco.
Howard married Voncille Lee in June, 1948 at the First Methodist Church in Jarrell. Before going into the service, he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and climbed pole for the Southern Section of the Signal Department.
He joined the Maritime Marines in World War II under the auspices of the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in the Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean, and the far east war zones. He went around the world in his tour of duty. During this time, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for Bravery, the Combat Action Commemorative Medal, World War II Victory Commemorative Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Asian Pacific Campaign Medal, Defense Meritorious Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal and the Atlantic War Zone Campaign Medal. He was also named the Pacific Middleweight Champion (28 wins, 7 losses and 13 KO’s). He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard on August 15, 1945.
In 2004, Howard was awarded, by President Bush, a certificate of Appreciation in Acknowledgement and Dedication to the Republican National Committee. Also in 2004, he received the highest honor by being awarded a Certificate of Dedication, Sacrifice and Commitment to the Bush-Cheney Campaign. In 2005, he received a Certificate of Merit and was also awarded a Charter Membership of George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
Howard continued to receive recognition for his active role in the community throughout his life. He was a lifetime member of the Golden Eagle NRA. In 1991, he was awarded the Citizen of the Year by the National Board of Directors of the NRA. He also was awarded, by Charlton Heston, a certificate for Faithful Service in the Cause of Freedom and Years of Friendship. He also received a Certificate of Merit for support in the United States Olympic Committee.
Howard was appointed as a sustaining member of the Sheriff’s Association of the Texas Memorial and Training Center in Austin. In 1996, he was awarded the NRA Legion of Honor. He was a sustaining member of the NRA Institute for his legislative action in 2001. Howard was recognized by the Corp of Engineers of Fort Worth as a member of the Temple Park Task Force in the Development of Temple Lake Park Road. In 2002, he graduated from Morgan’s Point Police Academy with honors. In 2009, Howard was awarded by the Board of Directors of National Law Enforcement as a permanent member of the National Law Enforcement Museum. In 2010, he was awarded a Certificate for Outstanding service to Local Police.
Howard was very active in the Executive Branch for the Boy Scouts for many years. He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce as a judge and referee on their boxing program. Howard was a past President of the Central Texas Sportsman Club and on the Board of Directors. He was a Member of the American Legion and a Life Member of the V.F.W. Howard was awarded Honorary Citizenship to Boys Town for his years of service and support for displaced children.
He was awarded the honor of Donor of his many years for the Military Troops fighting terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He loved fishing and hunting in which he was very active. Howard was also an avid motorcycle rider. At the time of his death, he owned an 1800cc Honda Goldwing and had won three First Place Trophies in bike shows. He was an active member in the Honda Goldwing Road Riders Association, Lone Star Voyagers Club and the American Motorcycle Association. In 2004, Howard completed the Experienced Rider Skill Training Course given by Goldwing Advanced Rider Committee. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Howard was awarded the Best Boss of the Year at Scott & White Clinic for his service as Director of Collection. After 42 years of service, he retired from Scott & White. Howard also owned and operated Aycock Quality Auto’s of Lake Belton for 13 years. He was owner of Aycock Lakeside Boat Storage and operated this for 38 years.
During his active life, he became a certified scuba diver. He and his family were avid skiers. He was a licensed pilot (member of the Confederate Air Force). He was a member of the First Christian Church where he actively served as Deacon and was on the Board of Directors.
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1999; and his oldest brother, Mateland Aycock, who served with the famous 101st Airborne and jumped in Normandy on D Day, in Holland, and was in the Battle of the Bulge.
Survivors include daughter, Melissa Munns and her husband, Wes; grandsons, Patrick and Mark, all of Georgetown; brother, Edward Aycock, of Temple; other relatives and many friends.
Events
| Birth | 29 Dec 1926 | Temple, Bell Co., Texas |  | ||
| Birth | Abt 1927 | Texas | | ||
| Residence | 1930 | Age: 3; Age: 3 3/12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son - Temple, Bell Co., Texas | | ||
| Marriage | Jun 1948 | Jarrell, Williamson Co., Texas - Ella Voncille Lee | | ||
| Death | 11 Oct 2014 | Temple, Bell Co., Texas | | ||
| Alt name | Howard R Aycock | | |||
| Race | White | | |||
| Burial | Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., Texas | |
Families
| Spouse | Ella Voncille Lee (1926 - 1999) |
| Child | Melissa Ann Aycock (1954 - ) |
| Father | Joseph Mateland Aycock (1897 - 1966) |
| Mother | Jessie Mae Lavender (1896 - 1987) |
| Sibling | Mateland Lavender Aycock (1921 - 1991) |
| Sibling | Edward Aycock (1930 - ) |
Endnotes
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