Mr. Billy Joe Howard, age 88 of Harpersville, passed away April 16, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 PM at Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel with Rev. Betty Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Sterrett Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 5:30 until 8:00 PM.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Howard; sons, Michael Howard (Teresa), Samuel Waldrop, Lamanuel Waldrop and Brian Waldrop; daughters, Melondie Brasher (Barry), Sheila Wallace (Jimmy), Shelia Carter, Liz Singleton, Sonya Gould (Michael); brothers, Curtis Howard, Jody Howard; sisters, Ozell Eaves, Jewell White, Eloise Blankenship, Tressie Allen, Joyce Lee; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren.
He retired from Borden Metal in Leeds, loved gardening, loved his church family and was a member of The Church of God in Anniston.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Blankenship, Sandy Blankenship, Dewayne Dawson, Scott Darty, Casey Singleton, and Houston Waldrop.
Online memorials may be made at www.curtisandsonfunerals.com. Curtis and Son Childersburg Chapel will direct the services.
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