Luther E. Howard, Jr.

Jim was 91 years old when he passed away on Nov 30, 2021, from an aneurism and recently identified cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, LaVonne who has just turned 92.  They had four children Buddy, Darlena, Dale, and Cheryl who predeceased Dad.  Together they have 7 grand kids and spouses and 10 great grandkids and spouses.

He was born in Annapolis with 4 brothers:  Eddie, Bobby, Tommy, and Jack.  Dad always said the men did well because they all married good women.  He spent a good many years growing up with Uncle Allen and Aunt Ruby.  He attended Annapolis High School until he joined the Navy for a tour in Norfolk and Hawaii.  From there he worked with the Maryland State Police, the White House Police, the DC police, and the US Marshall Service in DC and Baltimore.  He retired in 1985.

Dad had a big extended family and he always enjoyed regular family gatherings.  He was a storyteller, a teaser, a jokester, and always willing to help anyone who needed help with unconditional love.   He was a lifelong bowler and played until just a few months ago.  We are so grateful to have had him with us for 91 years.

In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and will be buried at the MD Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville at a later date.  We are planning the party he wanted as a celebration of life in March.