Photo courtesy of B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth
Jan 22, 1931 - Dec 8, 2025
Karen, Laura Beth and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a positive influence on my life and many other classmates at Western Branch and Churchland. Glad that I got to visit him often and re-live the old times. I pray for God to comfort the family.
Glenn & Diane Rountree
Glenn Rountree
January 02, 2026 | Student
Karen and Laura I was so sad to hear the passing of your dad. He was a good man. He always had kind words a great teacher and coach. I know my family all enjoyed him so much as we all grew up through Western Branch. Your in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P Coach Howard!
Pattie Parker
January 02, 2026 | Portsmouth, VA | Friend
PORTSMOUTH—Ernest "Rabbit" Howard went to Heaven on December 8th, 2025, while surrounded by his family, who were holding his hand tight. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 22, 1931. Coach Howard was a living legend and a mentor to countless people throughout his life.Howard achieved...
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