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Irvin Howard Obituary
July 7, 1942 - October 21, 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA - Irvin Donnell Howard, 68, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, Irvin served as a US Marine then went on to graduate from Florida A&M University with a BS in Accounting. He eventually relocated to LA to earn his CPA license and begin his career at Coopers & Lybrand then MCA Universal.
Irvin founded The Accounting Offices of Irvin D. Howard, which he operated for over 35 years with the goal of providing clients of varying incomes and small businesses superior financial guidance and tax management. Though building a solo practice was challenging, the business was his life long passion.
Irvin's other true passion was fatherhood. A gifted teacher and mentor, he emphasized education above all else. His generosity and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Irvin was preceded in death by his loving mother Vivian Savage and father William Howard. His memory will be cherished by his children, Donnelle Thomas (Kathy), Kenneth Howard, Angela Howard (Matt) and Dominique Howard, sisters Brenda Durden (Clifford) and Nina Holland and grandsons Donny Thomas and Desmond Django Stone. He also leaves behind devoted business associate and friend Geogee Acapulco and a host of clients, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 5840 La Tijera Blvd on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11am.
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Clinton & Beverly Byrd
October 22, 2021
Irv and I graduated from FAMU and both of us ended up in LA working. My wife remembers him once commenting that, "The thrill is gone", at a dinner one night referring to our marriage. If he were alive today, I would tell him we just celebrated our 50th. He was only kidding. One day a FAMU business can to my office in Tallahassee looking for an internship. Little did she know that her father and I were very close friends. Of course she got the job. . . And yes, she was very qualified. Hello Dominique. Many fond memories of you and your dad. He was indeed special.
Cheryl Miller
November 8, 2010
To Angela & Dominique and family-- May Irvin rest in peace and we pray that all of the great memories of your wonderful father will comfort you during these difficult days. Irv was more than our CPA, but we all considered him as part of our family too. We will miss him so much. May God be with you today and always. Your Dad loved you so much and each time we talked or stopped by to visit, he spoke so fondly of you both.
Love and peace always & forever. Cheryl Miller (Atlanta), Marcus, Sekou & Charles Waddell (Arizona).
Clinton Byrd
November 8, 2010
To Dominique and the Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Irv was a dear friend. He was supposed to come see our play, "VOICES", while I was in LA but he didn't make it. I will inform Dr. Mobley and the others at FAMU/SBI. He told me you were working outside the US and we had planned to get together soon. Love you all -- Clint & Beverly Byrd ([email protected])
November 1, 2010
To my friend, may you rest in Peace, Love and Divine Intelligence. I know that God is all there is and that Life is eternal. Claytee D. White
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