I miss you, Dad. It’s our 10th Thanksgiving without you. This was always “our” holiday. I would drive or fly from VA to spend 9-10 days with you and mom. I miss those drives (sometimes) and those days. You always made the best dressing. It was a toss up between you and Granny’s!! I hope you’re in a better place, free from your pain, and can peek in on us from time to time. You are my guardian Angel, you were my best friend and soulmate, and most of all and importantly, my Dad. Today, I am thankful you were brought into our lives and that we were blessed for 21 years with you. I love you, Dad. 🧡

I miss you, Dad. I am getting married in 10 days & I wish you were here to give me away. It's been hard planning a wedding knowing that my person, my go-to isn't here to keep me sane. I love you & I hope you will be with me in Spirit.

Forever in my heart. Love you always. Miss you so much. Save a place for me and Mom in Heaven. Love you, Dad.

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.

I was a UA student working part time at Juvenile Division when I met Tommy in the mid 70s.  He was my friend and mentor and made me love working there even more.  Alwaysrofessional, compassionate, and trying to change lives of kids for good.  He made a difference.  I'm glad I call him friend.  He DID make a difference to all who knew him.  Love and prayers to his beloved family

Years have flown past; however, I remember still the sweetest little second
grader at Cottondale, Elementary School.
My thoughts and prayers are with his
bereaved family!

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in the arms of angels in the presence of the Lord.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they lay Tommy to rest today. Love you Doretta sorry i couldn't make it to the funeral but my heart is with everyone.

No words can express the lost to Tuscaloosa County in the passing of one of my dearest friends in this world! My thoughts and prayers are with Dorretta and Tommys Children during this of most trying time. Tommy will be missed!

Dear'est Mr. Howard. My it has been such a long time when I remember you looking for me when I was a young runaway. You were such a nice and caring man and loved your work. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your family as you take the lords wonderful journey.

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Tommy Howard

August 6, 1949 – September 27, 2012

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