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David Howard Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Howard; and his grandmother, Ms. Ola Lockhart. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tonyell Howard; mother, Ms. Cozette Blackmon; and a wonderful second father, Archie Blackmon.
David was born Dec. 5, 1960, in Topeka, Kan., and was taught to honor and revere the Lord at an early age. David graduated from A. Crawford Mosley High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged.
In 1979, David married Tonyell Howard and to this union was born two sweet babies, Mr. David Howard Jr. (Shawn) and Ms. Tamra Howard. David also leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother-in-law, Mrs. Luretta Alexander; and a brother-in-law, Mr. Rolanda Henderson. David also leaves his everlasting memory to his other children, Mario Humes, Deshawn Howard and Tabitha Stoval. David also leaves behind five beautiful grandchildren; three sisters, Diane McNear, Lynette (Harold) Cordero and Levera (O'Neil) Gautier; and three brothers, Edward L. Howard (Sandra), Jeffery L. Howard (Denise) and Kirk R. Howard. David also leaves to cherish his memory a devoted companion, Ms. Angela Ford; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Funeral services for David will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, in the Battle Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
David will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed.
1123 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, Fla. 32401
850-763-4951
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