Howard Cornelious Esco Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2025 in Athens, Georgia

Howard Cornelious Esco Sr.

June 18, 1928 - August 23, 2025 (97 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Howard Cornelious Esco Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2025 in Athens, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home

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Howard Cornelious Esco Sr.

June 18, 1928 - August 23, 2025 (97 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Howard Cornelious Esco Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Howard Cornelious Esco Sr. (Athens, Georgia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 23, 2025 at the age of 97. Howard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Cornelious Esco Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hal H. Esco and Leight C. Esco; his daughter Surecia E. Riley; his siblings, Aubrey, Grady Esco, Geraldine Brooks and Grace Francis; and his niece Georgia Ann Peterman.

He is survived by: his children, Maria Harshbarger (Scott), Angie Holliday (William) and Howard C. Esco Jr.; his grandchildren, Karen, Jake, Jennifer, Wesley, Amanda, Brittany and Brandon; his great grandchildren, Ethan, Savannah, Olivia, Evangeline, Hunter, Scarlett and Paisley; his sister Hazel Graham; and his grandsons, Patrick Riley, Kevin Holliday, Jacob Esco and Jason Shonhor.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to St. Jude or Pentecost Chapel in Lexington, GA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home



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Aug 28

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

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Aug 28

Graveside service

Pentecost Chapel Holliness Church
389 Steven's Grove Church Rd, Lexington, GA 30648

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