Charleston, South Carolina
Chief James Howard, Sr. EDISTO ISLAND - Chief James Michael Howard, Sr., 57, of Edisto Island, the husband of Julie Lyons Howard, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born in Key West, FL, the son of Ralph A. Howard and Veronica Gillin Howard on Saturday, April 10, 1954. Chief Howard was a graduate of Bishop England High School and Trident Technical College. He was a retired Fire Chief with the City of Charleston and was one of the founders of the Fire Department Honor Guard. Chief. Howard was also a founding board member for the Carolina Children's Charity and was a member of Saints Frederick and Stephens Catholic Mission on Edisto Island. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty seven years, Julie L. Howard of Edisto Island; a daughter, Laura Ashley Howard of Charleston; a son, James Michael Howard, Jr. Of Charleston; five siblings, Helen Thomas of Anchorage, AK, Anthony Howard of Central Valley, CA, Stephen Howard of Charleston, SC, Jean Garren of Cottageville, SC and Theresa Cotton of Bryson City, NC. Chief Howard was predeceased by two brothers, Larry and Ralph Howard. The relatives and friends of Chief James M. Howard, Sr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr. Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2011, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Saints Frederick and Stephens Catholic Mission Building Fund, PO Box 602 Edisto Island, SC 29438. Arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation, (843) 766-1365. Chief Howard's guest book may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths
Sparky was a good friend from the Crystal Tankard days when my sang there and her sister served drafts all night till the days working together at the Coastal Carolina Fair. Great man, fireman and volunteer. Lost a 1 in a million when he passed.
Will Kerrison
June 10, 2023 | Friend
Sparky is a dear friend and important part of our lives. Your family is our family. He will be always remembered and forever missed. He touched our hearts like no one else could. We love and miss you Sparky! Until we meet again!
Love always
Chris, Monique and Maia Mahaffey
Chris and Monique Mahaffey
May 25, 2011 | Summerville, SC
I became good friends with Sparky through many years of sharing the lawn at Rockville Regatta. He and his family were one of my favorite scenes each August and he always jumped up to throw his arms around me in a geat, hugging greeting. I am honored to have spent time with him and your family, and to have called him friend. May God bless you all. Janet Sosnowski
Janet Sosnowski
May 24, 2011 | Charleston, SC
My first entry went missing
Maybe Jimmy took it
I called him 'Mr. Fabulous' because well he was
Whenever you asked how he was or what he was doing it was always fabulous
He was my brother- in-law and my friend
As everyone has already said he would do and did do anything for anyone
He had the biggest heart of all
He will be missed
He was so loved by us all
Teri Howard
Teri Howard
May 24, 2011 | Shasta Lake, CA
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Bobby & Danny Molony
May 21, 2011 | Charleston, SC
To the Howard Family- Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jimmy. I remember him well from growing up on Maple Street. After reading all the entries, I know that a wonderful, loving man has been taken from you. My prayers are with you all.
Kathy (Galasso) Price
Cuyama, California
May 21, 2011
We loved you very much and you will be miss. Martha and otis
otis Taylor
May 21, 2011 | Chas., SC
Jimmy loved to make people laugh with a joke or his tripping or getting hit with the door act. He was also the best Santa ever. I worked with him for many years and as much as he loved the CFD, he loved his family more. Jimmy, tell the other guys hi for us. We will all meet again one day.
Capt. Roger Yow CFD Retired
May 20, 2011 | Moncks Corner, SC
I was Sparky's Realtor, when he sold the house on Maple Street. You get to know people well when you help them in a real estate transaction. Sparky was one of my favorite clients of all times. He never had a bad day. His positive attitude and high spirit was infectious. He spoke so highly of his wife and son and daughter, you knew how much he loved his family. I am saddened for your loss. Sparky was a special person and will be missed. Raina Rubin
Raina Rubin
May 20, 2011 | Charleston, SC