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1339 Jewell St., Shreveport, LA 71101

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Jerry Howard Obituary

Name: Visitation for Mr. Jerry Lynn Howard
Start: 2025-11-21T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-21T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Heavenly Gates

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - Shreveport on Nov. 20, 2025.

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On behalf of the Management and Staff of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, in conjunction with the Howard Family, we announce the celebration of life honoring Mr. Jerry Lynn Howard.

Mr. Howard will lie in state for visitation on Friday, November 21, 2025, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 4:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana with a service being held from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Desoto Fellowship Church, 4292 Highway 5, Frierson, LA.

The graveside rites will commence on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 am, in the gardens of Bethel Church Cemetery, Frierson, Louisiana.

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