Mr. Howard Lewis Ullrich, Sr

Mr. Howard Lewis Ullrich, Sr., age 79, of Patrick Springs, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in the loving care of his family. He was born in Waco, TX on Aug. 20, 1937 to the late Lorenz W. Ullrich and Fannie Lou Bennett Ullrich Casey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cummings Ullrich; a daughter, Mary Ruth Ullrich; and a sister, Helen Marie Ullrich Griffith. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, and had served honorably in the United States Air Force where he met the love of his life. He completed his military service in the United States Navy.

Surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Marian Ann Ullrich of Patrick Springs, Marie Allison Ullrich CDR, USN of San Diego, CA, Myra K. and Thomas Trent of Patrick Springs; one son, Howard L. Ullrich, Jr. of Patrick Springs; two grandchildren, Emily N. Trent, Evan T. Trent; one sister, Doris Allison Ullrich of McGregor, TX; a special niece, Regina G. Galloway; and two special nephews, Tracy Griffith and 1st SGT Ben Witt.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Salem United Methodist Church with Pastor John Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in the Trent-Cummings Family Cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Monday night from 6 to 8 at the church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, 159 Salem Church Rd., Patrick Springs, VA 24133. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.