HOWARD Dennis Eugene Howard, 62, died June 18, 2016. He was born Oct. 12, l953 in Jacksonville, to John Paul and Mary Louise Mickler Howard. He graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1971 and from the University of Florida, College of Business Administration in l976. Dennis enjoyed working in the real estate business until his employment with CSX in l997, first as a conductor and then as an engineer. Dennis truly loved driving the trains and the lasting friendships he made with fellow employees. He was a very enthusiastic Gator fan, a lover of rock n roll, and his favorite place in the world was his family's lake house in Keystone Heights. Every Saturday you could find Dennis happily riding his mower at the lake, caring for his neighbors' lawns as well as his own. He was predeceased by his father, John Paul Howard, and his brothers, Mark Steven Howard and Scott Paul Howard. He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise Howard, sister, Sharon Howard Tanner, son, John Dennis Howard, daughter, Ellen Howard Agrella (Matthew) and granddaughter, Eloise Anne Agrella. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, June 25 at 1:30 PM at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210, the Rev. Jason Knott, Associate Pastor presiding. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Dennis's memory make donations to Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or the American Cancer Society, 1430 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Arrangements entrusted to Hardage Giddens 729 S Edgewood Ave Jax. Fl 32205

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 24, 2016.

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Maggie

October 10, 2016

My darling Dennis i am having such a hard time saying good bye. i loved you do much. you were a light in my life that never went out. I am so glad we got to see each other before you fell ill. i only wish i could have been with you through your tough time. no man has ever compared to you. your family lost the best. your light will always shine in my heart. i love you, yours always Maggie Mae

ROBERT THOMAS

July 5, 2016

I can't tell you how sad I was to hear of Dennis' passing. I didn't know him well, but knew him from the old Crazy Horse Dance club that we all went to on a weekly basis. Dennis was a ladies gentleman and an all round likable guy. Every time I heard the train whistle along Roosevelt Blvd in the early morning hours He told me it was him blowing it. He often spoke fondly of his Mother who he loved greatly. I will miss him and I know his many friends will too. Sincerely, ROBERT Y H THOMAS

Amanda Blanchett-Ward

July 3, 2016

Rest in Peace Dennis. You will truly be missed by many. I will never forget your smile and positive attitude. Funny, witty, and charming man you were. My sincere condolences to his family.

Barbara Palm

June 25, 2016

My condolences to the family. Dennis was a nice man - always the southern gentleman. He was too young for this.

Angela Luten

June 25, 2016

RIP Dennis "on the train" Howard. Thank you for every thing you did for me. Keeping me safe at "57 Heaven" , every Thursday night for years. You always made me laugh especially when you moved into the same Condo Community and told everyone you were my ex-husband. Huge THANK YOU for giving me away at my wedding, without you I would not have met my husband 16 years ago. I love you and you will truly be missed.

Joey Williams

June 25, 2016

My condolences to the family... Dennis was a friend to all..

Mary Hendrix

June 25, 2016

I am sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I met Dennis at Bailey's gym and he always had a smile on his face. I live in Ortega Forest and would think of him when the train horn blows at night. He put a smile on my face to hear his laugh! He is a sweet soul and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I know he will be missed!

Robert Y. H. Thomas

June 24, 2016

I just saw the obituary of Dennis passing. I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear this. Although I didn't know him well, I saw him on a regular basis at a dance club we all went to in Orange Park. I considered him a good friend. He use to tell me that it was him blowing the train whistle early in the morning on Roosevelt Blvd. with a laugh. He mentioned his Mother often with affection. He had a great since of humor. He will be missed by all his friends. Robert Y. H. Thomas

Mary Force Keith

June 24, 2016

So sorry to hear this! He was such a nice guy....we walked together in graduation! RIP Dennis

Keith Newman

June 24, 2016

Mrs. Howard and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. This is such a shock and relates just how fragile life truly is. I last saw Dennis and Mrs. Howard a few years ago at Ardens on the west side. Since then, living on Heckscher, I always looked for Dennis when the train blocked the road. I thought about him every time I saw the train, since he told me he was the one that blocked the road. We laughed about it and I told him it was much better knowing it was someone I knew and cared about. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this impossible time. Keith Newman

Kenny Guill

June 24, 2016

My condolences to Dennis's family.

Chris Schultz

June 24, 2016

My prayers are for Dennis and the Howard family. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Dennis only from the lake in Keystone Heights. Dennis had a jovial personality and nothing ever seemed to get him down. I know that he will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends.

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