Alfred Reid Howard Sr.

Alfred Reid Howard Sr. obituary

Alfred Reid Howard Sr.

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Alfred Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hunter's Funeral Home - Ahoskie from Nov. 21 to Dec. 3, 2025.
Alfred Reid Howard, Sr. of Ahoskie, NC, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025, at ECU -Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was born on August 15, 1934, to the late Alfred Howard and Elizabeth Hall Howard.

He served in the United States Navy, the United States Marines, and the United States Air Force.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Bessie Slaughter Howard of the home; five daughters: Kimberly Howard, Angela Reid (Danny), Lisa Howard, and Tina Lawton, all of Virginia Beach, VA, and Felita Holloman of Scottsdale, AZ; five sons; Gerald Howard (Cathy) of VA Beach, VA, Alfred White, Mark White (Ashley) Nichalos Whiter all of Norfolk, VA and Phillip Howard of Scottsdale, AZ; one daughter in law, Betty Howard of VA Beach, VA; one sister, Barbara Roberts (Hurbert) of Norfolk, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

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