GREENWOOD - Howard A. "Buddy" Krouse passed away on Nov. 9, 2016 at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford. Howard was born in Milford, a son of the late Howard, Sr. and Doris Krouse. Howard was a retired electrician; he proudly served his county in the United States Marines. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and fast cars. Howard was also a breeder of Chocolate Labradors. Howard is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol Krouse, of Greenwood; a son, William "Snapper" Adkins, of Laurel; two brothers, Mark and David Krouse; two sisters, Karen Watkins and Joann Navarro; a very close friend, Dorothy Carter, of Bridgeville; several nieces and nephews also survive him. A memorial service with full military honors, will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966, on Nov. 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. The Pastor Larry Whaley will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.