Howard Robert Hash
Howard Robert Hash I, 63 of Tulsa, Oklahoma departed this life on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at Saint Francis Hospital. Howard was born on November 26, 1960 in Radford, Virginia to the union of the late Ruben and Eula Hash. He is preceded in death by one brother Keith Hash and one sister Lora Jane Hash and his stepfather Raymond Gaither.
Howard attended and graduated from Pulaski County High School, Dublin, Virginia. After graduation Howard joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged after serving 4 years. He then attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Howard later returned to Pulaski, Virginia, where he met and married the love of his life Debbie Brown. Howard and Debbie wed on November 30th, 1985 and had four beautiful children: Chene’, Howard II, Lakia and Joshua. In 1993, Howard and Debbie moved their family to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Howard had a long and successful career in Tulsa spanning over 30 years.
Howard was the sweetest, kindest, strongest and most Christ like man. Despite fighting cancer for 7 years, he faithfully went to work, attended church, and took great care of his family. Howard continued to speak about the goodness and faithfulness of God.
Howard leaves to cherish and honor his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 38.5 years, Debbie Hash of Tulsa, OK and four children: Chene’ Hash of Los Angeles, CA, Howard II (Jasmin) of Broken Arrow, OK, Lakia Hash of Tulsa, OK and Joshua Hash of Broken Arrow, OK. Four grandchildren: Devion Hash of Broken Arrow, OK, Lena Hash of Broken Arrow, OK, Aaliyah Hash of Broken Arrow, OK and Victor Hash of Broken Arrow, OK. Six siblings: Gary (Colette) Hash of Pulaski, VA, Alton (Faith) Hash of Columbus, OH, Ray (Monica) Gaither of Memphis, TN, Robert Jones of Houston, TX, Lynda Peoples of Pulaski, VA, and Charlene (Anthony) Hale of Atlanta, GA. and
Godson, Gary Lewis Hash II. His brother in law, Robert (Stella) Brown and sister in law, Karen Brown. Best friend, Rob Sivadon and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Acknowledgements
The family of Howard Hash I is appreciative of all acts of kindness, love and concern shown to us during this time of bereavement. We’d like to especially thank our children for their love and dedication to their Dad. Gary and Colette for loving us and standing with us through this challenging time and our sweet niece Kiana Hash for all her dedication to researching to help her uncle.
Debbie Hash
July 16, 2024 @ 9:32 pm
Well done Howard!! You finished your race and now reaping your reward. Rest easy honey I’ll see you again. I know you will be waiting for me at the gate. Thank you for 38 years of marriage. I love you forever and a day. I miss you so very much but I am at peace because I know you are no longer in pain.
Debbie Hash –
Ayanna
July 17, 2024 @ 11:14 am
My condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
George Edmonds
July 19, 2024 @ 8:42 pm
prayers and condolences to your family
Gary Hash
July 20, 2024 @ 1:38 pm
I had the opportunity to share some things with you face-to-face that I am most grateful for. I told you that “you were the best” and that “I dearly loved you” and that “we will see you again”. What a man of God .
You & Debbie did an outstanding job raising an amazing family and loved & cared for each other for close to 4 decades……just wowwwww!!!
Love you, Howard ❤️
Tonya and Aundray Stewart
July 21, 2024 @ 11:44 pm
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. We have fond memories of the Hash family growing up in Pulaski. as children we all attended church services at 1st Baptist on Magazine St. Again our condolences
Tonya and Aundray Stewart
Joshua Hash
July 27, 2024 @ 1:32 am
I love you, Dad! You’ve been with Jesus for over a week now. Even though I miss your earthly presence, I am happy that you’re no longer in pain and now in the presence of God! I will see you soon, I love you very much and looking forward to spending eternity with you and our Heavenly Father. I love you ❤️