John Leon Howze III, 67, of Des Moines, IA, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Select Specialty Care in Davenport, IA. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Lancaster, CA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
John was born February 14, 1953, to John Howze II and Lucille Pringle in Long Beach, CA. He graduated from Long Beach High School and also earned his Associates in Psychology from Long Beach State College. John worked for the School District in Long Beach. On October 17, 1975, he married Winnie Moore. The couple later separated. In 1989, John relocated to Des Moines, IA. His interests included reading and sports – specifically basketball and football.
John will be missed by his children, Jaiya Howze, Lakia Howze, both of Corona, CA, and Anitrica Camps of Lancaster, CA; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and four siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, John (Lucille) Howze II.