EASLEY, SC'Mr. William H. Howard, age 83, formerly of Ellison Street, died after an extended illness Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Blue Ridge Nursing Center of Easley.Born on March 25, 1922 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Tessie Estelle Duncan and George Washington Howard. He retired from Drennon's Produce after working there for 40 years as a dedicated employee.Mr. Howard is survived by a brother, James Howard of Anderson and a sister, Mary Murray of Simpsonville.In addition to his parents, Mr. Howard was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.The family is at their respective homes.