Ronald Charles Howard, age 72, of Morganton passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Ronald was born on September 8, 1949 in Blue Ridge to the late Frank Howard and Alice Goff Howard. He served his country in the United States Army. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Damon Howard and Ruth Ann Queen. He is survived by sisters, Marie Lynn Loftis and Katherine Bowers, and brothers, Billy Joe Howard and Stephen Howard. The family honored Ronald's wishes to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations is in charge of the arrangements. . There are no gallery images.