Howard L. Manson age 75 of Clarksville, passed away at his home on March 11, 2016. He was born August 17, 1940 in Clarksville, the son of the late Jimmy Manson and Sarah Kessee Manson. Howard had worked for over 20 years at the Opryland Hotel and later owned a lawn care business in Clarksville. He is survived by his daughter Cheryl L. Holloway of Clarksville and a brother Thomas Kessee of New Haven, CT. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Charles Manson. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TNT 37040 Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.