Robert Earl Howard, age 82, of Birmingham passed from this life into God’s glorious presence on December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie Tillman and Julia Wallis Howard; brothers Joe and Charles; his sister, Louise Armstrong; his son, Robert Earl Howard, Jr.; and his granddaughter, Cheryl Howard.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ira Mae Grant Howard; daughter-in-law Theresa Howard; children Judy Etheredge (Bill), Ronald Howard (Kay), Janet Bridges (Tommy), Joyce Hudson (Michael), David Howard (Leslie), Johnny Howard (Tammy), Linda McEvoy (Mike), Mary Edwards (Terry), Alice Rouse (Buster), Elizabeth Blackburn (Gene), James Howard (Tere), Jesse Howard (Robyn), Gary Howard (Lea Anne); and brother Clyde Howard. He was blessed with 80 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.
Robert was a longtime member of Huffman Freewill Baptist Church where he also served as music director for many years.
Visitation will be Monday, December 18, 2017 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel from 5 – 9 pm. Service Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
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