Obituary of James E. Howard

Funeral service for James E. Howard, 67 of Talladega, will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm. at The First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Leeann Scarborough will officiate and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 pm. Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega will direct. Mr. Howard passed away at his residence April 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents James E. Howard, Sr. and Catherine Whitburn (Howard), brother, Donald Howard, sister, Shelia McGuire. He was a resident of Talladega where he was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He gave generously of his time and energy in the service of his church. He was a US Army MP Veteran. He is survived by his wife Barbara R. Howard, 4 children, 3 step-children, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Howard, John Howard, Steve Howard, Devon Viehe, Ken Viehe, Vern Viehe and Verne Kuhlow. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Warren and Jerry Huffstetler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The First Presbyterian Church 130 North Street Talladega, AL 35160.