Photo courtesy of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory - Colonial Heights
Pettersburg, Virginia
Sep 5, 1940 – Jun 26, 2009
Mr. Douglas L. Howard, 68, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away at his home Friday, June 26, 2009. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, September 5th 1940. He attended Saint Leo's College and was a graduate of the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He was both a licensed embalmer and...
Read MoreOnce in a while you meet someone who impresses not by who he is, but what he has done for others. Douglas Howard was such a man to me. I met him at a seminar in High Point,NC several years ago and was blown away by all the reconstructions he had done. Bonda Ache will always be an impressive memory for me, because of him. Howard family, I share your loss of a very fine man. Deepest sympathies to you all!
Tom Kania
September 22, 2009 | Boiling Springs, SC
I only saw Mr. Howard one time, but I will never forget him. He presented me one of his Mortuary Affairs, Director coins to me for being honor graduate of my 92M class. To this day it is my favorite reward of my 22 year military career. "Dignity, Reverence, Respect".
Ricky Barr
July 05, 2009 | Ripley, WV
I,WILL AIWAYS HAVE THE MEMORIES
OF A CLASSMATE AT THE RECENT 50TH
REUNION THIS PASS SEPTEMBER.
I, CAN TRULY SAY WE WILL ALL MISS
HIM VERY MUCH.I,ENJOYED KNOWING
HIM.
LARRY PAPPAS
July 01, 2009 | OXON HILL, MD
IT WAS REALLY GREAT TO SEE DOUG AT OUR 50TH CLASS
REUNION, WE HAD A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE IN OUR
CLASS OF 1958. DOUG WILL BE MISSED. LARRY H. PAPPAS, MARYLAND
LARRY PAPPAS
July 01, 2009 | OXON HILL, MD
News of Doug's death saddens me, but I rejoice that last September we shared the celebration of our 50th high school reunion in Wilson. His generous spirit and exemplary life bring honor to his classmates. I am proud to be one of them. May you find comfort in memory and have peace in your heart.
Elaine Batts Percival
July 01, 2009 | Little Switzerland, NC
I will truly miss Doug and all the assistance he provided me over the years. A real friend.
Joe A. Johnson- Fort Bragg, North Carolina
July 01, 2009
I thank God, Mrs. Howard and the Howard family for sharing this great man with the Mortuary Affairs community and with myself. I'll truly miss the best dressed gentleman on FT. Lee and his encouraging words of wisdom. May God comfort you with His perfect peace.
Kelvin Washington
June 29, 2009 | Fairburn, GA
We only have known Doug briefly through Billy and Linda. We are so sorry to learn of his passing and wish to send our thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a wonderful man!
Della & Max Fitz-Gerald
June 29, 2009 | Wilson, NC
Meeting Doug many years ago through work, I can say that he was always patient, always kind, always caring and always proud of his profession.
I will miss him and his gentle spirit.
Joy Metzger
Fort Lee Public Affairs Office
June 29, 2009
