ELKHART — Howard E. "Doody" Myrick, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home at 12:53 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

He was born, in Elkhart, Jan. 21, 1951, to the late Lindell O. Myrick and Joyce (Perry) Westlake Myrick Tubbs of Elkhart.

Also surviving are children Stacy (Craig "Dan") Clark and Mark (Nila) Myrick, both of Elkhart; grandchildren Kyle and Leon Myrick and William and Gracey Clark; great-grandchildren Colt and Ashton Myrick; sister Katie Jo Myrick; and former spouses, Kimberly, Geraldine and Judy Myrick.

Preceding Doody in death were siblings Terry Myrick and Deborah Knopps, and former spouse, Debbie Myrick.

Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is honored to host Doody's celebration of life with a viewing from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow the services and burial will follow at a later date in Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg.

Doody worked most of his life in the RV industry and as an OTR truck driver, but was best known for his auto mechanics work at Myrick's Used Cars on Main Street back in the 1970s.

He lived life on his own terms, and was loved for his free spirit and loving and caring personality.

He also had remarkable luck, especially with his health, and it was often joked that Doody was "10 foot tall and bulletproof."

Memorial donations may be given to the Teen Challenge Program at the New Life Christian Center.