Earnest Lee Howard's obituary , Passed away on April 10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Earnest Lee Howard

October 9, 1936 - April 10, 2025 (88 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Earnest Lee Howard's obituary , Passed away on April 10, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.

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Earnest Lee Howard

October 9, 1936 - April 10, 2025 (88 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Earnest Lee Howard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Earnest Lee Howard of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in McComb, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 88, on April 10, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earnest Lee Howard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Estella "Mom" Howard; his parents, William Howard, Sr. and Lucinda Howard; his children, Keith E. Howard and Deborah A. Howard-Jackson; and his siblings, Henry, William Jr., Tony, Issac, Joseph, Raymond, Jerry, Earl, Melvin Howard, Everlena Perkins, Isabella Howard, Katie Howard, Louise Howard Crosby, Earline Howard, Emma Jean Howard-McClain and Elizabeth Howard.

He is survived by: his son Kenneth L. Howard (Alanda); his grandchildren, Tenell Moore, Jamall Moore, Hope Howard-Giles (Justin) and Kennady Howard; and his siblings, Ollie Kay Overstreet, Claudine Brown, Angelita Lawless, Denise Howard and Rodney Howard. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Christian Life Bible Church (16 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.



Fri

Apr 25

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Christian Life Bible Church
16 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053

Fri

Apr 25

Celebration of life

10:00 AM

Christian Life Bible Church
16 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053

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