Benjamin "Keith" Howard Sr.

Benjamin "Keith" Howard Sr. obituary, Waycross, GA

Benjamin "Keith" Howard Sr.

Benjamin Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Music Funeral Home - Waycross on Jun. 24, 2024.

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Mr. Benjamin Keith Howard, Sr., 55, passed away Sunday (June 23, 2024) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness.
He was born in Ware County and graduated from Southside Christian School. He was the former Vice President and truck driver for Waycross Paving Company and was also a member of Second Baptist Church. He was an avid Nascar fan and all sports for that matter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cedric Marvin "Dink" Howard, Sr.; a sister, Sandra "Gail" Howard; and a brother, Cedric Marvin "Ricky" Howard, Jr.
He is survived by a daughter, Leanna Howard of Blackshear; two sons, Benjamin Keith Howard, Jr. of Blackshear and Caleb Howard (wife Tricia) of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Aidyn Howard, Eli Howard, and Jase Howard; his former wife and friend, Terri Howard of Blackshear; his mother, Mildred James Howard of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday (June 29, 2024) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in honor to Music Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses at the bottom of the page.
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