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Tommy Howard Obituary

Name: Visitation for Pastor Tommy Howard
Start: 2016-09-01T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-01T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Centered Church

HOWARD Pastor Tommy, 68, widower of Margaret "Noey" Howard, died Mon, Aug 29, 2016. Born in Pikeville, he was a son of the late James and Edith Howard. He was the minister of Christ Centered Church, retired chaplain of the Lexington Police Dept. and the Fayette Co. Sheriff's Dept., and was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Survivors are two children, Andrea (William) Cole, Richmond, and Shane Thomas (Monica) Howard, Newport, KY; four grandchildren, James Allen Cole, Noah Cole, Aiden Howard and Mason Howard; and a brother, Noel (Jean) Howard. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill (Deanna) Howard. Funeral service will be 7:30pm Thursday at Christ Centered Church. Visitation will be from 3-7pm Thursday at the church. Entombment will be 11am Friday at Lexington Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Christ Centered Church Building Fund, 2275 Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY 40505.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug. 31, 2016.

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Patsy & Jody Hodge

August 25, 2021

We miss you and Noey and the good olds we had as friends and fellowship. Love, Patsy & Jody Hodge

Von Hanshaw. Police Chaplain. Carter County.

Von Hanshaw

August 10, 2017

I just found out my old friend, mentor and Chaplain instructor at the Police Academy passed away last year. I have known this man for over 30 years. He was one of the best men I ever had the privilege of knowing. RIP my friend.

Diane Munoz

September 2, 2016

Have such respect for his work with our police officers. Rest in peace dear brother.

Tracy Durrum

September 2, 2016

Tommy was such a pure hearted person. He will be missed by so many. The last time I saw Tommy was at Christ Centered Church where we stopped in the hall, he hugged me and told me he loved me and I returned the notion. He was like a piece of our heavenly father here on earth who was just so comforting to be around. Im glad he wil be with Noey again and resting together in His kingdom. Tommy always thanked me for being Noey's nurse at the end and said how lucky they were but Ive always known I was the lucky one for God to have brought them into my life. So blessed to know two beautiful souls. God has them home with Him now, hallaleujah!

Jeff Angel

September 1, 2016

First of all, I would like to wish my sincere condolences to Tommy's entire family! How fortunate each of you were to have this wonderful man as a part of your family!!

James (Tommy) Howard was a dear friend, my longtime Pastor and spiritual adviser, as well as my "boss" during my more than 10 years of service as Youth Director at Christ Centered Church! I guess that I could go on and on with all of the fond memories that I have of this true servant of God, but that's not what's most important right now! I have certainly reflected on Tommy a lot since I heard of his passing, but one of the first things that came to my mind when I was informed was a vision of him and Noey holding hands and taking a long stroll down a beautiful beach in Heaven, and that thought brought, and brings, a smile to my face every time!! Oh how this man loved and missed his amazing wife, Miss Noey, as well as his entire family---most certainly including his church family!!!

There is no doubt that I learned so very much from this man and I enjoyed just talking with him and sharing stories, and I really loved to make him laugh---he had such a great personality and he loved to smile and laugh!! I/we are saddened by his earthly departure, but this man is now experiencing all of the indescribably amazing things that can only be experienced in the presence of Almighty God!!!! You will be missed by us mere mortals, but in your now immortal state, I know that you wouldn't come back even if you could!!! You are now experiencing and fully understanding everything that you taught and preached for so very many years!!! I am certainly a better man because of my relationship to James (Tommy) Howard!!!!! Very well done good and faithful servant!!!

Donald Matlock

September 1, 2016

I used to go to the church with him and noeh they were one of the finest people that I ever met may he rest in peace

PATSY & JODY HODGE

August 31, 2016

ANDREA AND SHANE, WE ALWAYS WISH, THAT TIME CAN BE TURNED BACK TO ALL THE GOOD TIMES. THIS IS NOT THE PLAN THAT GOD HAS FOR US. IT WAS SO HARD FOR US TO GIVE UP NOEY AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR DAD LOVED HER. HE IS NOW IN THE LOVING ARMS WITH THE LORD AND YOUR MOM. WE WANT YOU BOTH KNOW, WE ARE SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS AND WE ARE HOLDING YOU CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY. LOVE AND PARYERS, PATSY AND JODY HODGE,
JAIME AND DAVID MAIDEN, LUKAS & JONAS,
CHRISTEL AND PAUL SIGLOCK & MADISON AND JAYMES SOWERS

Ruby Kendrick

August 31, 2016

My condolences to the family. The world has losses one of the greatest deciples. I always felt the presence of God every time he preached. He married my husband and I 16 yrs ago. RIP you will be so missed. To know Tommy was to know love. He loved everyone!

JVicki Jackson

August 31, 2016

Rest easy in the loving arms of Jesus Tommy

Glenn Brown

August 31, 2016

Saddened to hear of Tommy's passing but I knqw he is at eternal rest. So glad we got to cross paths in our lives. Prayers for your family.

Shonda Bailey

August 31, 2016

My condolences to the family and friends of such a great person. I always loved hearing him preach and felt as if he gave such a comfort to everyone that came around him. Heaven truly gained a angel.

Linda Barnes Lear

August 31, 2016

I will always remember Tommy as the special and giving man he was. My family and I are sorry to learn of his passing and offer our condolences to his loved ones.

Shirley and Terry McClure

August 31, 2016

It is with a heavy heart we offer our deepest sympathy to the Howard family in their loss. Tommy was one of a kind and will be missed beyond measure. God bless and keep his family close in their hour of need.

Kay Payne

August 31, 2016

Luke 23:43 - And he said to him "Truly I say to you, today you will be in Paradise". Tommy is re-united with Noey in Paradise. Thank you Jesus for making this possible.

Bette Gibson compton

August 31, 2016

Andrea and Shane, we have never met. I'm Tommys 1st cousin, Bette Ruth Gibson. You had a wonderful father. Tommy was always my favorite cousin. I always looked up to him, and have memories of him practicing his drums ,and marching around the house!! We lived close and I could always hear when he played them. Aunt Edith was like a second mother to me. Uncle Jim was my mothers brother. My deepest condolences to all of you. Wish I could attend the funeral and meet you, Your dad was the best

Rob Berryman

August 31, 2016

Shane, I'm sorry to hear about you dad. I'll be praying for you and your family man. Let me know if there's anything you all need.

Evelyn Cerelli

August 31, 2016

Tommy was a kind and gently person. He shared his Lord in his walk and the way he lived his life. He will be missed but now he is enjoying the harvest with his Lord and loved ones that have gone on before him. My deepest sympathy to Andrea, Shane and all their family.

Janice and Clarence Jenkins

August 31, 2016

Tommy was a dear friend, so important to our family, sunday school teacher, marriage retreat leader, performed the matriage ceremony for my son toby, and his wife stephanie. He will be missed, but I know the angels are rejoiciing in Heaven and I know right beside Jesus will be his precious Noey! RIP!

Carol Richmond

August 31, 2016

I worked with Chaplain Howard for many years at the police dept..He would always greet me with a smile.Prayers and comfort for the family and friends.Special hugs and comfort for Bro.John and Billie...Until we meet again,RIP Champlain Howard..

August 31, 2016

Tommy was a great Pastor and friend to my parents Cline and Birdie Chasteen and a help to me in their passing.He is happy now with his Lord.May God bless and comfort your family. Saundra C.McClease

August 31, 2016

Tommy was a great Pastor and friend to my Mom and Dad Cline and Birdie Chasteen.He is with his Lord and happy with all his friends and my parents and those he led to the Lord.May God give your family comfort. Saundra Chasteen McClease

Kim Roe

August 31, 2016

Sending love and condolences to Tommy's family and friends.

Bret Goode

August 31, 2016

Tommy was a great person and friend. We will miss you deeply.

The Goode Family

Maureen Balwierz

August 31, 2016

I will always remember you has a sweet loving guy. You always helped me when I needed you. From getting the car to food. Now your with your wife in peace. One day I will see you again. I love you never forget you. Rest in peace..❤

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