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Michael was born June 13, 1956, in Ruffin, N.C., to the late John Alexander and Lois Ina Howard.
Michael, a Newport News, Va., native, attended Norfolk State University (1976) and Pratt Institute (1981).
Michael was an artist at heart. Over the past 20 years, Michael devoted all of his time creating original paintings, pastels, and oils that are now owned by corporate institutions and private collectors worldwide.
Michael leaves to cherish his memories, three sisters, Richetta Davis (Ronnie), Sonia Burke (Ervin), and Jewel Howard; three brothers, Harry Howard (Brenda), Desi Howard (Brenda), and Victor Howard (Sheena); a very special sister-in-law, Theresa Howard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Michael was predeceased by one sister, Brenda Howard; and two brothers, Myrl Howard and Frankie Howard.
A memorial service for Mr. Howard will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va.
Services of dignity and respect are provided by the staff of C.C. Carter funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. HOWARD
Annetta Willis
January 13, 2023
Gone too soon.
Lynn Williams
January 13, 2021
I still miss your gentle spirit!
Donna Hickman
January 31, 2012
To the Howard family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael had a kind soul and it showed in his extraordinary art. His art attested to the type of person he was.
Claire Coletrane
January 25, 2012
To the Howard family, You are on my mind and in my prayers.I know what it like to lose a sibling. The void never goes away but the pain is replaced by beautiful memories. I communicated with Michael through e-mail a couple of years ago. It was great getting caught up on family history.
Jean Ruffin-Buie
January 24, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.
January 24, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HOWARD FAMILY AND EXTENDED FRIENDS AS WELL FOR THE LOSS OF A WELL KNOWLEDGEABLE BLACK MAN... PLEASE KNOW HE IS MISS YET NEVER IN OUR HEARTS! LOVE IN CHRIST, SHEILA PURCELL AND FAMILY
January 23, 2012
I really don't know how to explain the lost I feel,I just plan to reprsent as one of the last of the Mohicans.Your homey. Terry O. Graves
Connie Mathis Berhe`
January 23, 2012
Dear Desi and Family:
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear loved one, Michael. I am so saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing. However, we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Yet, I weep with you, as you weep.
I met Michael in first grade and we have been fast friends ever since. In fact, on the day of his passing, I was having a conversation with my granddaughter about male friends--and it was Mike's friendship I used as an example.
That is ironic since the last in-depth conversation I had with Mike was concerning synchronicity and destiny (synchrodestiny). How apropos that I should catch his vibe on the day of his passing. I am honored.
Although I never saw Mike after high school, we always stayed in contact via the telephone or email.
I will always remember Mike for his great wit, big laughter, kind heart, and true friendship. Most of our relationship centered around laughter and joy, as well as fond memories of growing up and the great community from which we emanate. There is a space in my heart that I cannot even define because of his passing.
Mike--you know I love you. Rest in peace! We shall see you again. Until then; I pray thee--you, that so a great cloud of witnesses, and the ancestors, pray for us because we are still here.
Much love to you all.
Connie
Theresa, Tim & Ebonie Jones
January 22, 2012
We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sarah Brown-James
January 21, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a creative and sweet spirit. Micheal was truly one of a kind. He was always able to light up a room with his presence, and we will all remember that mischievous smile.
John Cox
January 20, 2012
He was the big brother and best friend that will never be replaced.....I learned how to walk humble despite what life dealt me ...watching him...... he was so pure in heart ....in me his spirit will never depart....my prayers go out to the Howard family ....." John Cox ll (Portland Oregon )
Janis Williams Wortham
January 20, 2012
My heart is saddened to hear of Michael's passing. My family (Tony Williams, Carla Williams Ingram and Renee Roddy Alston) always held Mike close in our hearts. We had so much fun together back in Newsome Park. He was always such a gentleman and a very wonderful person. Rest in the Master's arms, Mike.
January 20, 2012
RIP cousin. S. Love, NYC
Ivy Young-Scott
January 20, 2012
Michael was the son I never had. I will always love and cherish my memories of him. My sympathies and condolences go out to the family.
Randy "POP" Blackwell & Family
January 20, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
C.C. Carter
January 20, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Howard family during this time.
The Staff of C.C.Carter Funeral Home.
Annette Crawley
January 20, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Maureen Gore-Frazier
January 20, 2012
Another link in the chain has been broken. As we go on we have the memories of our love ones that we will always share. We were all a part of the Newsome Park family.Michael will be missed dearly near and far. May the peace of God continue to keep you all.
Bernadette (Beddie) Harris
January 19, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jewel Anthony
January 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Annetta Willis
January 19, 2012
To the Howard Family:
I am truly sorry to hear of the lost of Michael. He was a classmate of mine at Carver. My prayers will be with the family during these difficult time. May God be with you all.
January 19, 2012
To Sonia, Victor, Richetta, Desi, Jewel, Harold Lee, and the entire Howard Family..You are just like family to me. I can remember the good times I have shared with Michael and we use to have some of the best laughs together. May his soul rest in peace.
God Bless,
Michelle Ralph
Connie Apple
January 19, 2012
To the Howard Family, my heart was saddened to hear of Michael's death. My prayers are with you and may God continue to bless your family.
The Hargraves Family
January 19, 2012
May the grace of God and sweet memories of Michael, sustain you at this time.
Brigitte Barnett
January 19, 2012
To the Howard family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Michael very much. We have been friends for more than 30 years. He will always be in my heart.
Lynn Williams
January 19, 2012
To the Howard Family, although the pain never goes away it does get easier to bear. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 19, 2012
To the Howard family, you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Micheal know that you are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Gail Brown(Goble)
R Lobo
January 19, 2012
Michael was a special man. Kind and easy going. He had a hearty laugh and a kind sole. He will be missed dearly.
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