Herbert Howard

Herbert Howard obituary

Herbert Howard

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Herbert Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moments Funeral Home - Lucedale on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Herbert Howard, age 84, passed away September 22, 2025. His life was all about family gatherings. He loved BIG get-togethers, fish-fries and cookouts with family and friends. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to the community who will be deeply missed.

He is preceded in death by his grandson, Darren Howard; parents, Marvin and Mattie Howard; numerous siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Patricia Howard; children, Danny Wayne Howard, Polly Howard, Tammy (Jackie) Eubanks, and Lessia (Mark) Anderson; step-son, Brian Ladner; grandchildren, Abby Havard, LeAnn Murrah, Justin and Jonathan Herbert Anderson; great grandchildren, Amelia and Carrie Anderson, Danielle Howard, Alex and Gabe Murrah, Ivey and Grayson Havard; siblings, Irene (James Cecil) Havard, Alfred (Bennie Lee) Howard, and Skeet (Grace) Howard.

The Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Bexley Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will follow beginning at 12:00 PM in the church sanctuary with Bro. Larry Havard officiating. Burial will follow in Howard Cemetery. Pallbearers include Gabe Murrah, Dusty Herman, Michael Wayne Woytek, Justin Andersn, Jonathan Herbert Anderson, Joe Dueitt, and Scotty Rich. Honorary Pallbearers, Edward Rich, and Pat Dueitt.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bexley Baptist Church

2242 Bexley Church Road, Lucedale, MS 39452

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Bexley Baptist Church

2242 Bexley Church Road, Lucedale, MS 39452

Send Flowers

Only 8 hours left for delivery to next service.