James Cleo Howard Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Cleo Howard Sr. of Stonewall, Mississippi, who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Cleo Howard Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Earl Howard and Odessa Howard (Bright). He is survived by: his sons, Jamie Howard (Sonya), Jeff Howard (Amanda) and Barry Howard (Brianne); his grandchildren, Cole Howard (Chloe), Christina Williams (Dewayne), Isaac Howard, Taylor Howard, Tylor Howard and Collins Howard; his great grandchildren, Rhett Howard, Stella Williams, Blakeland Williams, Ry Williams, Jax Williams, Karalyda Williams and Bryler Williams; his siblings, Aubrey Howard (Rachel), Gwyn Howard (Terri), Melba White (Jimmy) and Alma Mahaffey; and his uncle Therman Howard (Bonnie). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the Stonewall Methodist Church.