Rodrick Lowell (Rod) Howard

Rodrick Lowell Howard (Rod), age 79 passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born December 28, 1940 in New Market, Tennessee. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Rod served honorably during the Korean War. He retired from United Parcel Service after 26 years of service. Rod was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Knoxville. He loved the Lord, and was supportive of the work of the church. Preceded in death by parents, Halmond and Mary Jane Howard; brothers, Halmond L. Howard, Jr and William (Bill) Howard; sister, Mary Lou Witt. Survived by his wife of 26 years, Helen Howard; son, Rusty Howard; daughter, Karen (Mark) Henderson; granddaughter, Jenny (Justin) Norcross, several great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob Howard, Betty Bourff, Dorcas Haws, Larry Howard, Ed Howard, and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at Pleasant Grove Fielden Cemetery in New Market. Rev. David Stooksbury officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1748, Powell, TN 37849. Condolences are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com.

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