Louis B. Howard, 81, of Abbeville husband of the late Sudie Madden Howard, died Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Anderson Area Medical Center. Mr. Howard was born in Abbeville to the late John S. and Martha F. Smith Howard. Mr. Howard served in WWII in the United States Navy. He was a Barber in Columbia for 20 years, and then a maintenance supervisor in S.C. State House for many years before retirement. Surviving Mr. Howard is his brother, Raiford Howard of Abbeville, three sisters, Vera Wilson of Abbeville, Orene Young of Anderson, and Kittie Mae Hawkins of Abbeville. The family will receive friends 9:00AM to 10:00AM Monday, July 26, 2004 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow on Monday at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Marion Argo. Interment will be in Melrose Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Howard family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Howard family.