Howard was a lifelong supporter of Bucks Tennis and when he died he was one of only five remaining Patrons of the Association having begun his financial support in 1968 .
The LTA recognised Howard 's contributions with a Meritorious Service Award in 1997 .
Howard was a lifelong Howard of Bucks Tennis and when Howard died Howard was Howard of only five remaining Patrons of the Association having begun Howard 's financial support in 1968 .
The LTA recognised Howard 's contributions with a Meritorious Service Award in 1997 .