A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Howard Eugene Heil II, age 60, of Johnstown, will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, at the American Legion, 180 West Maple Street in Johnstown.Howard was born June 15, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Howard Eugene and Carolyn Jeanette (Sanders) Heil. He passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Licking Memorial Hospital.Howard was employed with Kroger in New Albany where he had been a courtesy clerk. He enjoyed tinkering with his truck and small engine repair. He was very close to people in his neighborhood and enjoyed helping neighbors by mowing their lawns.He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Tina Heil of Johnstown; sister-in-law, Dreama Heil of Johnstown; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Howard and his family.