George "Howard" H. Collingwood

GEORGE HOWARD COLLINGWOOD of Ruskin, Florida passed from death unto Eternal Life on Sunday, November 10, 2024.  He was 82 years old and lived an adventuresome and blessed life with a loving family and good friends.

Howard was born July 17, 1942, to his parents, George Francis Collingwood and Rochelle Mitchell Collingwood, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

He had two sons, Paul Howard Collingwood and Michael Ryan Collingwood, and one brother, John Dan Collingwood (Alice).

His parents, and son Michael predeceased him.

Howard is survived by his oldest son, Paul of Ruskin, Florida, and his brother, John Dan of Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as his three grandchildren, who called him “Papa:” Keri Collingwood of Irmo, South Carolina, Bridget (Bri) Collingwood of Sarasota, Florida, and Paul Howard Collingwood, Jr. of Panama City Beach, Florida; and his three great-grandchildren: Serenity, Madison, and William, all of Irmo, South Carolina.

He was also blessed with loving grandparents, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and good friends.

Howard was raised in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated from Northern High School in 1960.  He then attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, with a concentration in Textile Science, as well as a Minor in English in 1964. He graduated with honors, and was a member of the National Honor Society, as well as other Honor Programs.

Howard was a member of Gorman Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, where he professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, and was baptized.

After graduation from the University, Howard was employed with Allied Signal Chemical Corporation (Honeywell) for 23 years and was Vice President and General Manager of a business unit (SBU) with Allied Signal, a multi-billion-dollar public company.  During his tenure there, he was awarded numerous Patents for the benefit of the company, for innovative new techniques in textile weaving and chemical processes.

After retirement from Allied Signal, Howard was Vice President of International Operations for CTB International, Inc., a Berkshire-Hathaway Company. In this capacity, he often traveled to many Countries throughout the World.

He then became an Executive Officer of Admiralty Corporation, a deep-sea exploration company, and was also a Director of Admiralty since 1997. Additionally, he was the owner of HCB Global, a significant stockholder of the Admiralty Corporation.

Howard was the sole owner of Collingwood Associates, where he offered his expertise with over 30 years of successful business experience in management. Additionally, he was the sole owner of Virtual Intelligence Applications, Inc. (VIA), a personnel and research contractor to certain U.S. Government projects.

Howard will be most remembered for his logical thinking, sage wisdom, and honest advice to those who sought it from him.  He was an avid reader from an early age and was well known at the Public Library for checking out and quickly reading a multitude of books. He loved the sea and lived most of his life close to the water.  He also enjoyed boating and owned several boats throughout his life.

In addition to his logical thinking, Howard had a heart of gold, enjoyed a good laugh, dearly loved his family and friends, and was a gracious host.  He showed his love for others and for God, not merely by what he said, but by what he did. He was a doer, not merely a hearer or talker. He listened and heard, and then did. He often commented on being grateful for waking up each day. Howard lived life to the fullest for as long as he had life on Earth but was ever aware that someday he would have a Divine Appointment with God.

Howard “took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” (Robert Frost)

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea;

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark;

For, though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

(“Crossing the Bar” - Alfred Lord Tennyson)

Donations may be made to the family, care of Hahn Funeral Home, to defray funeral expenses.

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