Background
Howard, Gene Claude was born on September 26, 1926 in Perry, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Joe W. and Nell L. (Brown) Howard.
Howard, Gene Claude was born on September 26, 1926 in Perry, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Joe W. and Nell L. (Brown) Howard.
He attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1951, and is an attorney.
Partner Howard & Widdows PC (and predecessors), Tulsa, since 1952. Member Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1958-1962, Oklahoma Senate, 1964-1982, president pro tempore, 1974-1981. Member executive committee Council State Governments, 1974—1976.
Chairman Oklahoma State and Education comployees Group Insurance Board, 1990—1998. Board directors Cubic Energy Corporation, Local Oklahoma Bank, 1992—2004. Trustee Philadelphia Mortgage Trust, Oklahoma College Savings Plan, 1998—2002.
With United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1961-1962.
President Oklahoma Junior Democrats, 1954. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1964. Member Southern Growth Policy Board, 1972-1976.
With United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1961-1962. Member Oklahoma Bar Association, Tulsa County Bar Association (Outstanding Young Atty.1953), Phi Delta Phi.
Married Belva J. Prestidge, December 28, 1979. Children: Jean Ann Howard, Joe Ted, Belinda Janice.