Youell Howard Quick, Jr., lovingly known as "Y. Howard", passed from this life Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the age of 84. Howard was preceded in death by his father and mother Youell Howard Sr. and Elieen Quick; first wife and mother of his children, Ella; his second wife Katie Brennen Quick; and grandson, Shawn Mullins. Surviving Howard are his daughter, Karen Byrd and husband Eddie; son, Howard Wayne Quick of Clarksburg; grandson, Andrew Quick of Morgantown; sister, Thelma Pickrell and husband Ronald of Cross Lanes and their family; brother, Norman Quick and wife Evelyn of Dublin Ohio and their family. Howard was born February 2, 1926 in Raleigh County but grew up in Charleston. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served his country during World War II. He served on the USS Moctobi, a tugboat that was part of the American fleet during the bombardment of Japan. When he left the Navy, Howard returned to Charleston and later married his first wife, Ella. Howard worked for Union Carbide and retired after 38 years of service. Howard had a passion and love for sports and spent countless hours coaching youth little league baseball and basketball teams. He and his dear friend, Homer Armstrong, also organized and held the first slow pitch softball tournament in the Kanawha Valley. Howard was a devoted supporter of Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston, where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for selling in excess of 10,000 season basketball tickets. Everyone who knew him knows he was also an avid fan and dedicated supporter of the WVU athletic program. Howard's love of community didn't stop with coaching youth sports. He still holds the record as the longest seated City Councilman in Charleston's history serving a total of 36 consecutive years. Howard was first elected to Council in Charleston's 1st Ward in 1967 and served in that capacity for 28 years. He served the remaining 8 years as an At-Large Councilman. During his tenure in Council, he served as Majority Leader and President of Council. Howard's accomplishments were numerous and included successfully introducing the ordinance that banned smoking in the Charleston Civic Center during sporting events and having nearly perfect attendance missing only 2 Council meetings during the 36 years he served. He was also very humbled and proud that the newest fire station built in North Charleston was named in his honor. Howard was a 50 year member of the Charleston Scottish Rite where he also obtained his 32nd degree, a 50 year member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #153 AF&AM, York Rite Bodies, and Beni Kedem Shrine. He was also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for more than 60 years where he served on the Board of Deacons and as an Usher at the church. I'M FREE Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If by parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free. A service to honor Howard will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Reverend Ron Stoner officiating. Burial will be in Mountainview Memorial Park, Charleston, with Masonic Graveside Rites. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 PM to 8 PM at the church and one hour prior to service time on Wednesday, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Charleston Masonic Lodge No. 153 or other charity of choice. The family wishes to say a special thank you to Ruth Armstrong, John Armstrong , Jerry and Edith Lacy and Mary Zakaib for their special care and friendship. Howard will without question be missed . . . he was a very special man.