Mr. George Earl Howard, Sr.

January 21, 1940 - July 20, 2018

Mr. George Earl Howard, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Howard was born January 21, 1940 in Karnack, Texas to Willie C. Howard and Willie V. May Howard. He is preceded in death by his parents and sons, Elijah Howard and Michael Howard. Mr. Howard attended Booker T. Washington High School and Lincoln High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 28 years: Beverly Wilredge Howard; mother-in-law: Evelina Wilredge; sister: Mae Pearl Howard Jones; children: Sharon Howard, Renita (Craig) Howard Mixson, Jannell (Otis) Howard Robinson, Traina Howard, Sakeena (Brent) Howard Garrett, George Howard, Jr., Bakir Howard, LaQuita Wilredge and Jocelyn Chandler. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pastor Malcolm Dotson will officiate the funeral service.