Paul Earnest Howard, 81, of Indianapolis passed away May 15, 2014. He was born July 20, 1932 in New Albany, IN son of Henry and Leah (Ehlers) Howard. Paul graduated from Versailles High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954, private 1st class. He married Florence (Bobbie) Mott Kinkade on August 8, 1953. She preceded him in death in August of 1998. Paul worked from Seagrams Distillery and the Indianapolis Star and News. He had a franchise of his own with the Jewel Tea Company for many years. Paul retired in 1996. He was a member of the American Legion, Speedway Moose Lodge, Optimist Club, Lions Club and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Olean, IN. He is survived by two children, Paul Robin (Karen) Howard and Kathleen Howard of Indianapolis; sister, Doris (Ben) Hippensteel of Kokomo; 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and his loving dog, Sugar. Two step-children, Delbert and Michael Kinkade, precede him in death. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19 at 11 am also in the mortuary. Interment will be held in Floral Park Cemetery.