Howard Gerhart Stoudt, Jr.

Howard Gerhart Stoudt Jr., of Marietta, GA, passed away quietly on December 19. He was born January 16, 1951 to Howard Gerhart Stoudt, Sr and Celia Fisher Stoudt; in Coral Gables, Florida, moving to Marietta in his early 20s. Howard “Gary” Stoudt was a master craftsman, primarily crafting custom window treatments and blinds for over 40 years. In his mid 30’s he started his own blinds/window treatment company, serving families throughout Metro Atlanta. After several years on his own, he closed the business, working then with Castleberry Shutters in Woodstock for nearly 20 years. He was an avid baseball fan, especially enjoying the Braves; coaching, volunteering his entire life to youth and the game of baseball. The Miami Dolphins continued to be his favorite football team, although relocating to Georgia many years earlier. His home improvement skills and muscle car enthusiasm were a great joy to his friends and family. His commitment to youth sports never declined, always keeping up with local sports teams throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Howard Gerhart Stoudt, Jr. is survived by his beloved Wife, Kathleen, of nearly 50 years; two daughters; Jennifer Woodson (Damon) of Macon, GA, Noelle Bussey (Nathan) of Acworth, GA; two sons; Howard Stoudt, III of Marietta, GA and Jonathan Stoudt (Magi) of Atlanta, GA. Known as Grandpa, he is survived by six grandchildren; Persephone Woodson, Nicholas Woodson, Achilles Woodson, Nina Stoudt, Jack Stoudt and Daniel Bussey. He is also survived by his mother, Celia Stoudt, of White, GA; one sister, Deborah Judge (Mike) of Burtonsville, MD; two brothers; Harold Stoudt (Dawn) of Kennesaw, GA and Martin Stoudt (Herah) of White, GA. A private memorial service will be held in the future. Howard “Gary”, was deeply saddened with his sisters, diagnosis of Alzheimer’s; so in leu of flowers, please send donations to The Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation)