Rufus Howard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rufus Howard of Hopkins, South Carolina, born in Sasser, Georgia, who passed away on November 7, 2020, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus Howard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bennie Frank and Lucile Howard; his siblings, Willie Frank Howard, Tommy Lee Howard, Ethel Florence Nix and Betty Jean Martin; and his grandchild D'Taurean Gibbs.
He is survived by: his significant other Essie Mae Howard-Young; his children, Veronica Wingate (Timothy), Frances Ephraim (Daniel) and Angelo Jackson (Elaine); his grandchildren, Tierra Howard, Y'Preshus Goodwin (Alford), Timiyah Wingate, Amari Ephraim, Amber Ephraim, Skyy Hinson, Eric Davis, Alford Goodwin IV, Ryin, Ryli Howard-Reddrick, Aaron Goodwin, Anya Goodwin, Channing Daniels and A'King Goodwin; his siblings, Gwendolyn Barnes, Shirley Ann Howard, Kenneth Howard, Siliem Mayun and Adolphus Howard; his siblings-in-law, Martin and Rebecca Howard; and his nieces, Debra James-Bell, Angela James and Tawanis Fashaw. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
