Funeral service for Rev. Larry W Howard, 72, of Anniston will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen Anthony and Dr. Sid Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 till 8:00pm on Wednesday May 15th at Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Howard; daughters, Missy (Mike) Harris, Bettina (Jerry) Brown; sisters, Joyce Medders, Faye Draughon, and Sue Mc Dill.; grandchildren, Jesse Harris, Bethany (LaDarryl) Shorter, Madison Raughton, Caleb Raughton, Brenna Harris, Ashley (Brandon) Moore and Hannah Brown; great grandchildren, Junior Shorter, Monii Shorter and Lyvia Shorter; his 4 legged companions Buddy and Baxter and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Grace Howard and brother, John Howard. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be his golfing buddies. Mr. Howard was native of Ohatchee and lived in the Anniston area most of his life. He worked 17 years at Lee Brass and worked 35 years as a real estate broker in Anniston. He served 6 years in the Army National Guard. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Howard was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a deacon for many years and as a Sunday School teacher. He was also an ordained minister helping several local area churches. He will be missed by his family and friends.
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He was very dear friend for many years.
sam legon
Friend
May 10, 2020
As the years go by may God bless and enrich the memory of the presence of Larry Howard, to all who knew him and loved him. Larry was my friend. Love to his family. Ken Hollingsworth
Kenneth Hollingsworth
Friend
May 16, 2019
One of the Lord's special servants!
Don and Vera Boozer
May 16, 2019
God has another angle We will miss him but will join him soon
Ray Phillips
May 16, 2019
Ohatchee High School, Class of 1964.Larry was class President and sort of held us together as we later had class reunions. So many fun times and happy memories of him. We will always remember happy memories, Larry had a good laugh and we will miss him so much. Our condolences to the family. Our class has lost a family member too.
Barbara Thrasher Swift
May 15, 2019
Joyce and family sure was sorry to hear about Larry due to illness unable to come you all our prayers are with you.
May God Bless Sam & Gail Legon
william legon
May 15, 2019
So saddened to hear about Larry's passing. We know where he is. Heaven is now sweeter for the family. Larry, you will be greatly missed!!
Joyce & Earl Comer
May 15, 2019
I'm so saddened at Larry's passing. He was such a great person and loved to laugh. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss. May God bless and comfort you all.
Joe Whittington
May 15, 2019
Larry, I will miss your presence at the Board of REALTOR office, membership meetings and the grill master at the annual picnic in June. I know you are now up there with your family at the table. You are greatly missed
Carol Fischer
May 15, 2019
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