James Clement Howard Obituary
The memory of James Clement Howard of Coffeen, Illinois, who passed away on May 21, 2024 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Berthol "Buck" Howard and Iva M. Howard (Snider); and his sister Janet Beard (Howard). He is survived by: his wife Rachel Herder (Anderson); his children, Patricia Howard of Coffeen, IL, Sue Gray (Brian) of Coffeen, IL, Allen Howard (Cyndy) of Coffeen, IL, Jerry Howard of Missouri, Lisa McClelland (Joe) of Waggoner, IL and Karl Herder (Mary) of Fairbury, IL; his grandchildren, Jason Ginos (Aleah), Nicole Lipe (Zach), Alexandra Ginos, Shelby Gray, Dylan Gray (Kelsey), Eric Howard, Jessica McClelland, Maggie McClelland, Michael Herder (Laura) and Amber Herder; his great grandchildren, Landon Lipe, Sawyer Lipe, Jase Lipe, Tanner Ginos, Luke Ginos, Charli Ginos, Lakyn Gray, Layni Gray, Livvy Gray and Amari Thomas; and his brother Gerald L. Howard of Coffeen, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
