J. L. Howard

J. L. Howard, 86, of Cleveland, TN, passed away July 11, 2021, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley Howard & Delia Mae Copeland Howard; one brother; two sisters; stepson, Mitchell Martin.

Survived by his wife of 39 years, Billie Howard; daughters, Tammy (Kenneth) Hadorn and Tracy (Michael) Arp; stepson, Rick (Linda) Martin; 2 sisters; grandchildren, Brandon Hadorn, Billy McClanahan, Brittany (Jason) York, Tiffany (Ammons) Rattler, Paige Luster; great-grandchildren, Winter McClanahan and Summer Rain Rattler; very special friend, Tim Smith; a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Companion Funeral Home with the service to begin at 1:00 PM in the chapel. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.