HOWARD, James E. (Doorknob) (56) of Dayton, OH received his heavenly wings on Monday July 27, 2020. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.
James is survived by his wife, Tamara K. Howard (Penley); son, Donnavan Howard of Dayon, OH; brothers, Terry B. Howard (Ada), David L. Howard (Sandra), all of Dayton, OH; sisters, Linda F. Russell (Johnny) of Florida, Crystal K. Gurule, (Joe) of Texas, Gerty C. Dyson, of Dayton, OH; mother-in-law, Suzie Johnson (man hater) (David) of Tennessee; sister-in-law Sandra L. Howard of Dayton, OH; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by father, Charles B. Howard; mother, Mary M. Howard; brother, Billy J. Branchfield; sister, Tammy L. Mayberry; brother, Charles E. Howard; nephew, Charles S. Banks; father-in-law, Jack Penley; mother-in-law, Julia Nohacs.
Please join us to mourn the passing of James Howard. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 with visitation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Newcomer North Chapel (4104 Needmore Road) Funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Pastor Kim Sammons, officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hill Memorial Gardens.
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