Elbert K. Howard Obituary

Elbert Kelly Howard, 93, of Americus, formerly of Albany, died Friday, February 22, 2008, at Magnolia Manor.Elbert Kelly Howard, 93, of Americus, formerly of Albany, died Friday, February 22, 2008, at Magnolia Manor.His funeral service will be MONDAY 11 AM at Avalon United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Bagwell and Mr. Wesley Marshall will officiate. The interment service will be at 3 PM at the Whigham City Cemetery, Whigham, GA.A native of Coosa County, AL, Mr. Howard moved with his family to Whigham in 1917. He graduated from Whigham High School and worked with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad until World War II. At the age of 29, and with two children, he joined the United States Navy and served on the USS Guam. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Howard worked with Coats and Clark in Albany and retired in 1976. He was a Charter Member of Avalon United Methodist Church and was a member of the Samaritan Sunday School Class Very active in Masonic work, Mr. Howard was a Past Master of Dougherty Lodge 591, a 33rd. Degree Scottish Rite, member of the York Rite, and Hasan Shrine. He was well known for cooking barbeque which was used by the Masons in their fund raising activities. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Belcher Howard, a son-in-law: the Rev. Asbury Walton, and a brother: Clyde Howard.He is survived by 3 daughters: Eleanor Walton, Americus, Carol Riles and her husband G.W., Winter Garden, FL, Ginger Davis-Beck and her husband Woody, Athens, GA; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother: Fred Howard, Stone Mountain, GA.The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Sunday from 4-6 PM.Those desiring may send memorials to Avalon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3018 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA 31721.You may sign the online guestbook and share your own memories with the family of Elbert Kelly Howard by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.A native of Coosa County, AL, Mr. Howard moved with his family to Whigham in 1917. He graduated from Whigham High School and worked with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad until World War II. At the age of 29, and with two children, he joined the United States Navy and served on the USS Guam. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Howard worked with Coats and Clark in Albany and retired in 1976. He was a Charter Member of Avalon United Methodist Church and was a member of the Samaritan Sunday School Class Very active in Masonic work, Mr. Howard was a Past Master of Dougherty Lodge 591, a 33rd. Degree Scottish Rite, member of the York Rite, and Hasan Shrine. He was well known for cooking barbeque which was used by the Masons in their fund raising activities. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Belcher Howard, a son-in-law: the Rev. Asbury Walton, and a brother: Clyde Howard.He is survived by 3 daughters: Eleanor Walton, Americus, Carol Riles and her husband G.W., Winter Garden, FL, Ginger Davis-Beck and her husband Woody, Athens, GA; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a brother: Fred Howard, Stone Mountain, GA.The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Sunday from 4-6 PM.Those desiring may send memorials to Avalon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3018 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA 31721.You may sign the online guestbook and share your own memories with the family of Elbert Kelly Howard by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Elbert K. Howard Obituary

December 28, 1914 - February 22, 2008