John was a loving husband and father. He was a friend to all who knew him. John is survived by wife, Kimberly Kay Howard; father, Ray "Chubby" Vernon Howard; mother, Dorothy Lee Howard; three sons, Bear Terrill, John Eric Howard, Steven Howard; two daughters, Stephanie Howard and Sarah Hudson; grandchildren, Anabelle, Emily, Alisha, Marley, Kayleeann, Ryan, Zoey, Elijah; and two brothers, Brian Howard and Tony (Claudia) Howard.
