Charles Howard Dardeen (Howard)
July 28, 1939 - May 5, 2025
GREENWOOD - Charles "Howard" Dardeen went home to be with Jesus on May 5, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Rose and George Dardeen.
Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol; his sons, Sean (wife Sunni) Dardeen and Dax Dardeen; his grandchildren, Ethan (24) and Bella (17); and special friend, Donna and her kids, Chase and MacKenzie. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who lived with deep love and unwavering faith.
A gifted athlete, Howard was a standout basketball player at Terre Haute Gerstmeyer High School, where he served as senior class president and was honored as an Indiana All-Star. He continued his athletic and academic career at Indiana State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in 1962 and his Master's degree in 1965.
Howard began his professional journey as a teacher and basketball coach at Indianapolis Manual High School, serving from 1962 to 1972. He later founded a successful insurance business and worked faithfully in that field for 35 years until retirement.
A man of deep Christian faith, Howard worshipped and served for over 40 years at both Indianapolis Baptist Temple and Emmanuel Church in Greenwood. His life was marked by kindness, strength, and a commitment to helping others.
Howard's legacy is one of love - for his family, his Lord and Savior, and the many lives he impacted through teaching, coaching, and friendship.
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
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Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
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Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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