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He was a resident of Hampton, Va., for 45 years. James retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for 21 years, and was a distinguished Vietnam Veteran. He retired again after nine years of service with the Norfolk Rework center. JB was a dedicated hard worker in his community and owned JB's Heating and Air Conditioning Service.
JB was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and Clem Howard; four brothers, AC Howard, Eddie Lee Howard, Denver Howard and George Howard; and one sister, Rosie Lee Jamison, of Wichita, Kan.
He is survived by his loving son, Minister James B. Howard II; his daughter- in-law, Clarice Howard; grandchildren, Sean Howard and Alexander Howard; former wife, Gloria Howard Downs, all of Hampton, Va.; two brothers, Clemmie J. Howard, Lee Willie Howard, of Wichita, Kan.; his beloved princess of Hampton, Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews, brothers- in-law, of Wichita, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., as well as a host of friends and business peers of Hampton, Va.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.
Interment will be held at the Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery with full Military Honors.
This service will be shown LIVE via webcast.
Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 757-245-3302, www.mefisherfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James HOWARD
Steele Family
November 12, 2010
To The HOWARD Family
Life has a beginning and an end which is all formatted in the beauty of living. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Let the best of the best of life be your guiding star. J>B> will be sadly missed by every life he touched,but god knows best . Take care and love each other and GOD will give you the stength to overcome and be at peace.
LaVerne Stringfield
November 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Beulah Crutchfield
November 12, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
STEPHANIE VEREEN-CALLAHAN
November 12, 2010
TO THE HOWARD FAMILY.MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. IN YOUR DARKEST HOURS KEEP YOUR EYES TOWARD THE HEAVENS, THAT IS WHERE YOUR STRENGTH LIES.
The 359th Transportation Battalion
November 11, 2010
To The Howard Family,
The 359th Transportation Battalion would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you all. Mr. Howard attended and supported functions of our organization. It was an honor to have Mr. Howard whom was also a military retiree, participate in the venues sponsored by the organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carol & Cindy
November 11, 2010
To The Howard Family,
We would like extend our deepest and warmest condelences. JB was a kind-hearted person and good friend. He always lended a helping hand to those in need. JB was one of the best air conditioning and heating professionals of the industry. He will be sadly missed. May you all find peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
God bless!
Cynthia Osborne
November 11, 2010
Love Always, Cynthia Osborne
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