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John Michael “Mike” Howard
John Michael “Mike” Howard
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Survivors include his wife, Jewel Patterson Howard; sons, John Michael Howard, II and David Patterson Howard and his spouse, Michael Tobias Nehmer; grandchildren, Connor Benjamin Howard, Kathryn Lee Howard and Kacy Mychal Howard; brother, David Gibson Howard and his wife, Jo Thorpe Howard.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2018, at First Wesleyan Church at 10 a.m., with a service to follow at 11 a.m.
Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Mike's life at the home of Drs. Mary Linda and Manly Sullivan, 12 The Highlands, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 following the service.
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Patsy Galloway
June 6, 2018
Mike will always be remembered in our hearts as one of the sweetest and friendliest boys in THS. Patsy Sumner Galloway and family
Wendy and Lee Pake
June 3, 2018
Jewel and family, Lee and I were sad to hear about your family's loss. We send our love at this very difficult time.
Wayne Howard
June 1, 2018
Mike, your family and friends will have many memories with you;we all look forward to joining you! Wayne Howard and Diane Bray
Jim Rice
May 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Mike always had a warm greeting every time we saw each other. His testimony of healing and of the Lord's power was always encouraging. He will be missed here, but I know he is now celebrating in God's eternal presence.
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Jackie Hails
May 31, 2018
Im so saddened to hear of Mikes passing. He was so helpful to me during a difficult period of my life, driving from Tuscaloosa to Fort Walton Beach many times. Im sorry I havent been in touch in recent years. My prayers are with you all today and in the sad days ahead.
Susan Smith
May 30, 2018
Jewel Tony and I are so sorry about Mike. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Richard Bruce
May 30, 2018
Mike was a dear cousin five years younger than me. Please know that although we want be able to be there but please know you are in our prayers. I send my love.
Dr. John and Jill Busch
May 29, 2018
Dearest Family, we are heartbroken along with you. For more than thirty years he took care of us as clients, but he was so much more...a dear friend to always be there. On his recent visit we asked him again to recount his story of healing from several years ago. A secretary at a large church in Texas sent him a book, Christ the Healer. I have given this book since to so many who have had cancer and told his story word for word. He credited the miracle of healing from illness to Christ and faith as instructed by the words in this book. Mike looked so well, so happy, lovely words spoken for his beloved wife and the boys who had become men. We had a great time but never enough time. All the stories and laughter even chiding each other. We promised not to have so much time pass until we saw each other again. What a great husband and father and family man. What a treasured family friend, Memory Eternal, dear Mike. Dr. John and Jill, Lauren and Anna.
Richard & Pixe, Colby & Hannah Hicks & Hamner
May 29, 2018
We will always hold the memory of Mike as a "player" who never seemed to tire! We are so saddened to hear of his passing and regret that Richard and Colby are out of the country at this time. He was a good friend to all of us and we will miss him so.
Joe Rice
May 29, 2018
My sincere sympathy to all of you.
May 29, 2018
Dear Family,
Holding you close in our prayers during you time of sorrow. God's peace to you.
In Christ's love,
Max and Diane Wilson
Becky Cross
May 29, 2018
Jewel, I saw on Facebook about Mike. It saddened me so. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your faith will sustain you during this difficult time.
May 29, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May God comfort your hearts and strengthen you all during this most difficult time. -2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Wayne and Julia Reynolds Hollingsworth
May 29, 2018
It is with sadness we learned of Mike Howard's untimely death. He will be remembered as a man of integrity and a man who sought out the very best plans for retirement for families. His lovely wife Jewel and their entire family will be remembered for many good deeds.
RK
May 28, 2018
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
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