Celebration of Life Service for John Howard, Jr. was held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 713 DeSoto Road, Butler, Alabama with Rev. Kennith B. Jefferson, Officiating.  Interment, Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Butler, Alabama.

John Howard, Jr. was born on June 14th, 1947, in Marengo County, Putnam, Alabama to the late John Howard Sr. and Atlee Howard. He departed this life on June 10th, 2025, at Arabella Health and Wellness of Butler, Alabama.

John Howard, Jr. confessed to Christ at an early age at Butler Chapel. Though he experienced a period away from the church, he later found renewed strength and comfort in his faith, returning to his spiritual foundation and becoming firmly anchored in God.

He was a proud graduate of Choctaw County High School, where he was well-known, and deeply admired for his kind spirit and friendly nature. After graduation, John pursued a career in offshore work, where he quickly became known for his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication. He approached every task with determination and took great pride in all he did. Above all, John's greatest source of motivation was his deep love for his children. He worked incredibly hard to give them a better life, always putting their needs first. His dedication to them was evident in the effort he gave each and every day.

John Howard, Jr., was a big Alabama fan. He was very passionate about what he liked. He enjoyed following the Butler Tiger Football team and listening and dancing to Michael Jackson songs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers, one brother-in-law, one niece, two nephews, aunts and uncles.

John Howard, Jr. leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving wife, LaDoris Howard of Birmingham, Alabama; one devoted daughter, Anita Howard Coleman of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; two sons, Kenneth C. Howard of Columbus, Georgia, and Keith Howard of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; six grandchildren, Antionette Stokes and Keke C. Agnew of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Darius Howard of McKinney, Texas, Gabriel Howard of Meridian, Mississippi, and Kenneth Howard II and Kensley Howard of Montgomery, Alabama; three great-grandchildren, Sa'Miyah Stokes, Justin Harper, and Carleigh King of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; one devoted sister, Elma Mosley of Butler, Alabama; three brothers, West Howard of New Orleans, Louisiana, Hiram Howard of Meridian, Mississippi, and Thomas Howard of Dallas, Texas.

His memory will also be cherished by one son-in-law, Erwin Coleman of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; two daughters-in-law, Franchesa Howard of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Kimberly Ramsey Howard of Meridian, Mississippi; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Howard of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacqueline Howard of Butler, Alabama; a close circle of special friends—Ron Office, James Turner, James Ruffin, Sammie Mitchell, and Brent Koen; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.