George Roosevelt Howard, Jr.

George Roosevelt Howard Jr was born and raised in Choctaw Bluff Alabama. He graduated from Harper High School which is located in Jackson AL in 1950. He then moved to Mobile AL to work with his Uncle William Lucas.

George moved to Brooklyn NY in 1953 and served 2 years in the Army. He returned to Brooklyn and decided to return to school and attended New York University from 1971 through 1975. He received his B.S in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. George loved to learn as well as share his knowledge with others. He also took sign language courses so that he could teach his deaf students. George truly loved his job so much if fact, he retired three separate times.

George met his wife Thelma A. Winfield-Howard in May of 1969 and married her on December 26th 1970. From this union Kristina Howard was born. George leaves to cherish his devoted and Loving wife of 51 1/2 years Thelma Howard, four daughters, Laureen Howard of Texas, Jovianna (Mark) Snead of Illinois, Shevonn Howard of New York, Kristina Howard of Alabama, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, a host of cousins and especially one loyal and faithful cousin Viletta Perkins.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 13,2022 at Ascension Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday in the chapel of Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.