James Howard Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Howard (Crossville, Tennessee), born in Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Howard to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor James' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his wife Emma Jean Howard; and his parents, James Coyle Howard and Anna May Moon Howard. He is survived by: his children, Patricia Sanchez (Querubin) and Brad Howard (Carla); his grandchildren, Cody Lee Smith and Christian Adam Gabbard; his great grandchild Christopher Lee Smith; and his siblings, Buddy Howard, Robert Howard and Joanne Matthews. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.