Todd Mitchell Howard passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in the Garden of Memories.
Todd was born on November 13, 1961, to Marvin Howard and Sammie Sandifer Howard in Vicksburg, MS. He was currently living in Cleveland, Ohio where he was a member of Word of Life Church. Todd had a servant’s heart, always willing to help, and loved serving his church. He loved going to the gym, gardening, walking, running, cooking, and going on vacation. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Todd was a Royal Ranger, he loved his family and enjoyed playing video games. He had a caregiving heart, and he never met a stranger. To know Todd was to love Todd. He will truly be missed.
Todd is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Mickey Howard (Karen) of Brandon, Debbie Ward of Brandon, Clay Howard (Glenda) of Morton, Roger Howard (Connie) of Brandon, and Renee Holt (Mike) of Pearl and multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
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