Howard Current Obituary

Howard A. Current, 79, of Lake Carroll passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday April 28, 2012. Howard was born on March 27, 1933 in Urbana, IL. He was the son of James and Louisa (Barber) Current. He was married on February 14, 1954 to R. Sharlene Mock. Howard graduated from Urbana High School in 1951. Howard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He entered Eastern Illinois University and received his bachelor's degree then he went to University of Illinois where he received his Masters degree in education. Howard played football and was on a wrestling team while he attended Eastern Illinois University. He began his teaching career in Iowa at the Iowa Residential School for the Blind. He taught physical education and coached Football and Wrestling at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, IA, Proviso East High School for 9 years and Proviso West High School in Hillside, Illinois where he retired in 1989. He was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Society. He became a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, IL and enjoyed singing in the Church choir and also sang with the Lake Carroll Chorus group. He enjoyed driving in parades and around the area in his 1930 Ford Model A. He was also a member of the Ford Model A Club. Survivors include his wife; Sharlene of Lake Carroll, IL. son; Gary (Laura) Current of Wheaton, IL, two daughters; Candace Current of Palatine, IL and Julia Huddleston of Lemont, IL, sister; Sharon (Donald) Sommers of Coos Bay, OR. four grandchildren Hilary Beary of Wheeling, W. Va. Sam Huddleston of Westmont, IL, Megan Current of Davenport, IA, Amanda Haws of Schaumberg, IL. two great grandchildren; Colin Beary and Caden Beary. He was preceded in death by 1 grandson Christopher Adam Huddleston. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 11:00 am at Bethel United Methodist Church 217 South Hickory St. in Shannon, IL. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. at Leamon Funeral Home 210 West Main St. Lena, IL. Burial will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 2:00pm at Roselawn Cemetery 611 East Pennsylvania Ave in Champaign, IL. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name for Cancer Research and FHN Hospice Care. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.