William Howard Rough Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Howard Rough of Charlottesville, Virginia, born in Washington, District of Columbia, whose life came to an end on May 27, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Howard Rough to show support.
Though William Howard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William Howard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard F. Rough and Helen M. Rough. He is survived by: his son Mark William Rough; his wife Joan Zabski; his daughters-in-law, Jane McCarty of Ivy, Virginia and Lisa Rough Broglin (Deena Broglin) of Black Mountain; his grandchildren, Zoe Rough-Broglin, Noah Rough-Broglin, Dustin McCarty and Trisha McCarty; and his great grandchild Ava Patterson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Live Arts online: https://livearts.org or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org. Keep William's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
