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James Alan Howard was born May 27, 1945 in Baytown, Texas to James Milton Howard and Addie Mae Vick Howard, and passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 70. He was a graduate of Conroe High School in 1963. James was the manager/operator of the Howard Lumber Company for over twenty years and was a truck driver for TTL Inc. for fifteen years. His love and passion was wood working. James could build anything, porch swings, gliders, picnic tables, chairs, hope chest and various other items. His company was called Howard Wood Works. James served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as a radio operator, and served on the USS Vesuvius. James is survived by the love of his life and wife of 40 years, Yvonne Howard of Conroe, Texas; daughter Candy Carmichael Strother of Lake Jackson, Texas; son Jeff Howard; brothers, Ronnie Howard of Houston, Texas and Larry Howard and wife Amy of Willis, Texas; grandchildren, Colton Howard and Courtney Farmicha. Graveside service will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 1:30pm in the Houston National Cemetery with Rev. David C. Quail officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the District 4 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project. To leave condolences to the family, visit our website at www.cashnerconroe.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Howard
Bob Smith
March 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of of our shipmate Bob Hansen.
You will be missed by your shipmates but you can now rest in peace with
the satisfaction of a job well done.
We wish you fair winds and following seas on your last and final voyage.
Bob, Coordinator for the AE15 USS Vesuvius Group of the AE/AOE Sailors Assn. AE15 Web Site: http://www.freewebs.com/vesuvius/
David Wilson
March 27, 2016
As spokesman for the USS Vesuvius AE-15 Facebook group, we wish Jim Fair Winds and Following Seas on his final voyage. Rest in Peace.Shipmate. Our condolences to Jim's family and friends..
Jim Breuer
March 27, 2016
Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Cheryl Howard
March 22, 2016
Sad to hear of my Uncle Jimmy passing away. I loved him & you too Aunt Yvonne & my cousins. I remember holding Jeff when he was a baby. All my love your niece, Cheryl Howard
Linda Schmidt
March 22, 2016
Yvonne so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a very good man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Linda and Kenneth Schmidt
Kim Ray
March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
James and Nevadia Vick... Cousins
Buzz Class of '63
March 21, 2016
Billie Hicks Groening
March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Billie Hicks/Groening
March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Ray
March 20, 2016
No more pain, no more sorrow. Rest in peace my dear old friend.
Tom Ray
Barbara Ray
March 20, 2016
It was a sad morning to hear the loss of a very dear friend. Rest in Peace Jimmy, you will never be forgotten. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers.
Barbara Ray, Willis Tx
Shirleen Cheney Christmas
March 20, 2016
I am so sad to hear of the loss of a dear friend and classmate. James was a very nice and well liked person by everyone. He will be missed by all that knew him. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers.
Shirleen Cheney Christmas
Don Bell
March 20, 2016
James and I and two other guys(also class of 1963) were good friends.
March 20, 2016
so sorry to hear about James we grew up on 105. His family had the lumber company in Cut and Shoot and my family had a country store in midway.
James was so nice and polite. I remember his parents also they were good folks
Pat (Jones) Brookshire
Tom Ray
March 20, 2016
No more pain and sorrow. Rest in Peace my dear old friend. T. Ray
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