John Porter Howard II's obituary , Passed away on November 27, 2024 in Metropolis, Illinois

John Porter Howard II

March 23, 1943 - November 27, 2024 (81 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

John Porter Howard II's obituary , Passed away on November 27, 2024 in Metropolis, Illinois

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Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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John Porter Howard II

March 23, 1943 - November 27, 2024 (81 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

John Porter Howard II Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Porter Howard II of Metropolis, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 27, 2024 at the age of 81. 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, John Porter and Mary Howard (Allsman); his sons, Jeffrey Scott Shafer and Andrew Garrett Shafer; his brother James Howard; and his father-in-law Marshall Farris.

He is survived by: his wife Bonnie; his sons, John Patrick Howard (Tana) and Jeremy Dale Shafer (Staci); his daughter-in-law Jamie Shafer; his grandchildren, Josh Howard, Emma Howard, Lauren Bugg (Patrick), Matt Dudley (Jennifer), Christina Douglas (Cambell), Maci Bynam, Penni Bynam, Seth Shafer and Allison Shafer; his mother-in-law Dorothy Farris; and his sister-in-law Wanda Johnson (Terry). He is also survived by family; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (520 Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given in John's name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 520 Ferry Street, Metropolis, IL, 62960.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



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Dec 02

Visitation

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
520 Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960

Mon

Dec 02

Funeral service

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
520 Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960

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