Mr. Jerry Wilson Howard age 87, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2022.
Jerry was born in Bridgeport, Alabama, on September 4, 1934, to the late Grady and Annie Howard. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1954 – 1956. Jerry retired from DuPont after more than 35 years of service. He was a member of the Lupton Drive Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents Jerry was also preceded in death by his wife Mable Marshall Howard. Sister Jane Blevins, brothers; Tommy Howard, Buddy Newton, and Billy Newton.
Surviving are his sons; Jerry Wayne Howard, Ray Howard, and James Walter Howard. Brother Jack Howard. Grandchildren; James Perry Howard, Chaz Young, Andrea Sievers, and Savannah Cook.
Funeral services will be held Friday April 1, 2022, at 12 Noon form the Coulter Chapel of the Lane Funeral Home with Reverend Dustin Taylor, and Reverend Roger Dehart officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military honors.
The Family will receive friends Thursday March 31, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415 (423) 877-3524