David Howard Obituary
Mr. Howard was born on January 24, 1977, in Corsicana, Texas, to Donald Howard and Debbie Brown, and died Friday, March 14, 2025, in Lufkin.
Mr. Howard enjoyed visiting with his friends and family on Facebook. He enjoyed helping others.
He is survived by his parents, Debbie and Alvin Brown of Hudson; sister and brother-in-law, Erica and Charlie Cook of Tomball, TX; niece, Carlie Cook of Tomball, TX; nephew, Corbin Cook of Tomball, TX; aunt, Cherryl Brown of Groveton; uncle, Lynn Crouch of Rolla, MO; uncle and aunt, Bert and Teena Brown of Apple Springs; and fur baby, skittles.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dustin Brown; paternal grandparents, Patty Henderson and Alan Crouch; maternal grandparents, AB and Lois Brown and Don and Sonia Howard; uncle, Bubba Brown; and biological father, Donald Howard.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Shafer Funeral Home.
Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.
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Marie (Foster) Frizzell
March 16, 2025
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about David.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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