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February 15, 1945 – February 12, 2024
Elijah "Boo" Howard was born February 15, 1945 in Mobile, AL. He departed this earthly life for eternal life Monday, February 12, 2024.
Boo, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1963 graduate of Central High School. After graduation, he joined the US Army where he was a combat engineer. Upon retiring from the Army, Boo started working at Alabama Dry Docks & Shipbuilding and then went to work at Scott Paper Company until he retired September 29, 1995,
He was a member of St. Paul AME Church and later Bethel AME Church where he was a member of the Bad Boys of Bethel Choir. He is a past president of the Sons of Allen at Bethel. In addition, Boo was a member of the Debonair Civic & Social Club where he lived up to the name: confident, stylish and charming. Boo welcomed all into his home on Sutton Avenue. There you could always find a smile, a plate, and great conversation.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Eddie and Essie Mae Howard; brothers: Marion Howard and Reginald Howard of Omaha, NE; and one sister: Patricia L. Taite of Mobile, AL.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Shelia Yelding Howard; children: Stephanie Howard of Humble, TX, Ursula (Alando) Smith of Ypsilanit, MI, Terrell (Linenea Washington) Yelding of Mobile, AL; Brandon (Janee) Jones of Austin, TX, Elijah J. Howard of Los Angeles, CA, and ShaRhonda (Tadarius Dale) Mixon of Mobile, AL; mother-in-law, Margaret A. Yelding of Montrose, AL; brothers: Everett (Dorothy) Howard of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Leon Howard of Tallahassee, FL; Eddie Howard, Jr. and Bernard (Alberta) Howard of Mobile, AL; a sister, Bessie Howard of Omaha, NE; brothers-in-law: Eric G. Yelding, Houston, TX, Jerome (Tonya) Yelding of Mobile, AL; a sister-in-law: Quinttean Howard of Omaho, NE; eleven grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; loving and devoted friends: Vernon Denson, Sammy Davis, Jr., James Daniels, Theodore Boggs and more.
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
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Stephanie R Howard
March 25, 2025
I miss you dearly daddy.
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Janie Crawford Balams
November 15, 2024
I have so many memories of "Boo" to name a few; he wore a smile like no other, friendly, gentlemanly, neatly dressed, well-groomed, and respectful of Women, Men, and even children! He was the kind of person that was cordial to everybody he met! I will always remember him as the kind of person that we need more of in the world today. My Condolences to Shelia, whom I Love dearly, they were a Grand couple with the same personality and a Marriage made for each other on earth and in Heaven! My Condolences to Bernard, my former co-worker and friend, the children, grandchildren, and the entire family. Rest in Power, Peace, & Perfection "Boo" until I see you again!
Recoa & Olivia Russell
February 16, 2024
Condolences to The Family Praying for Strength for The Family during this time of bereavement.
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