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Michael Julian "MJ" Howard, 17, passed into the arms of Jesus on the evening of Sunday, October 26, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, November 3 at North Side Baptist Church, with Dr. Jim Thomas and Keith Warren officiating.
MJ was born September 5, 2008 in Fort Worth; son of Michael Richard Howard and Amanda Denise (Carter) Howard.
He was a student at Weatherford High School, where he enjoyed his time playing on the basketball team. He also loved to fish with his friends. He and his family were members of North Side Baptist Church, where MJ was active in the High School Ministry.
MJ will be remembered most as a light shining into the world. The number of lives that he touched are countless and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Amanda Howard; sister, Ellie Howard; a host of extended family members; and a multitude of friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
116 Wheeler St., Weatherford, TX 76086

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