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1937
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2011
Donald Howard Obituary
Mr. Howard was born on November 1, 1937. He passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 in Jackson.
He was a member and Elder of First Christian Church where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Mr. Howard worked as a researcher for the Agriculture and Education Research Center of the University of Tennessee, where he worked for 35 years. He also served in the Army for 2 years during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Delores Howard; his father, Paul Dee Howard of Fletcher, OK; his children, Melinda Collins and husband Nick of Kingsport, TN, Kevin Howard and wife Kim of Wentzville, MO and Michelle Teague and husband Larry of Grand Junction, TN; two sisters, Audelle Owen of Cache, OK and Janis Lovelody of Cyril, OK; two brothers, Hollis Howard of Sterling, OK and Patrick Howard of Havre de Grace, MD; ten grandchildren, Laura Tanner and husband Nathan, Paul Collins, Kelcie Howard, Gracie Collins, Kirsten Howard, Mary Collins, Sarah Collins, Kristopher Howard, Jesse Teague and Larry Teague III; and a great grand baby.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Kernodle Howard and a daughter, Alicia Howard.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the North Chapel.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 1347 Campbell St., Jackson, TN 38301 or Hospice of West Tennessee.
George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel
(731) 427-5555
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Howard
January 24, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss, Deloras,
Love Kellene Lovelady
Bob Westerman
January 20, 2011
January 20, 2011
Don and I were long-time friends from Southwest Oklahoma. We attended Cameron and Oklahoma State University together; received graduate training in the same general area of soil chemistry/fertility/plant nutrition;and worked as colleagues during his professional career. Don was always an enjoyable person and he made major contributions to the area of soil fertility research and extension. Our thoughts and prayers go to Deloris and family. He will be missed by all.
Hubert Savoy
January 20, 2011
Don Howard.. Friend and co-worker since I began working in the Tn soil fertility program here in 1990. Don's research efforts led to an upgrading and verification of our cotton and wheat fertilizer recommendations. Don was always very helpful in supplying new research information that I could use in my Extension Soil Fertility meetings with producers and Ag Business groups all over Tennessee. As the new kid on the block, Don was always very encouraging to me in my program efforts as well as personally and for that I'm very grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with the Howard family and friends at this time.
Lloyd Murdock
January 20, 2011
Don and I were two of the many agronomy graduates of OSU during that era that went on to get advanced degrees and make our lives in other places. We have kept up with each other over the years. As a soil scientist in Kentucky and Don in Tennessee, we shared alot. I count it a privilege to have know Don and to have shared a small part of our lives together. He was hard working, a good thinker and a great man. With such a full life and a great family how could one ask for much more. I know the loss is great but the memories are sweet and he changed us all some and made this a better place because he came our way. May God bless you as you continue your lives. Lloyd Murdock Princeton Kentucky
January 19, 2011
Don and I shared a graduate office at Auburn for two years. I followed him to Auburn from Oklahoma State University. Delores, I tried to call several times when I heard about Don, but couldn't reach you. Pat and I have your family in our prayers. I look forward to that time in the future when Don and I can continue our discussions about soil science. Bob Darst, Cumming, GA
Jim Anderson
January 18, 2011
Don Howard: A long-time friend and co-worker at different locations in the TAES System. A great cooperator and helpful in so many ways. With prayers for this wonderful family as they speak so eloquently of Don's life and his correctly placed priorities.
January 18, 2011
May God provide you a special serving of His Rich Blessings during this time of sorrow. Don was a good friend and co-worker at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center . He will be missed.
Richard Powell, Jackson, Tennessee
Normie Buehring
January 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Wyatt
January 17, 2011
May God give you a special measure of His Grace during this time. Don really helped me a lot during my time at the station.
Russ Patrick
January 17, 2011
We all morn Don Howard and pray for his
family in this time of pain. Don was a
good friend and coworker. I knew Don for
many years and he was always happy and friendly to all of us at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center.He will be greatly missed. He was a hard worker and loving husband and father..God be with you now Brother
Don.
Virginia Shaffer
January 17, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Howard's passing. The first time I met Mr. and Mrs. Howard, they made us feel like special friends. I remember the time they came to watch Gracie and Kaydee play in the State Volleyball Tournament. I enjoyed sitting and listening to him talk. Mindy, I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. May the Lord surround you with His grace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time and the days to follow. I am here for you.
Love,
Bobby, Virginia, and Kaydee Shaffer
Wyveta Percell
January 16, 2011
Dr. Howard was a wonderful boss and a good friend..always fair and always caring. I loved his sense of humor. I looked forward to trips to Ames Plantation because I knew he would tell us stories the whole way.
January 16, 2011
Dolores and family, I will always remember Don as a good a hardworking friend. We worked a lot together. Our prayers are for you in your time of grief. I know you will have many good memories.
Jack & Vivian Tucker
January 16, 2011
Vivian and I want to share your grief but rest in the peace of Jesus our Lord. You guys are very special to us and I have always felt that the Lord had made Don and I out of the same cloth. I know he gave us the same basketball talent which was not much.
Mitchell Hatchett
January 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 16, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Patty Boswell
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