Jeff was born in Midland, TX July 30, 1956 to Royce J and Mildred Howard. He graduated from High School in Alamogordo, NM in 1973. He joined the Army at 18 years old and served for 2 years.
Jeff worked as a truck driver with Atlas Van Lines for 25 years then became self-employed as an owner-operator for several years in the oil related business in the Permian Basin.
Jeff was preceded in death by his brother Jay Howard, his mother Mildred Howard and his sister Paula (Howard) McClure.
Jeff is survived by his son Andrew David Scott, and two step-children Brandon and Katie Scott. Also his father Royce J. Howard and Joyce Howard, and siblings, Bobbi Guerra of Ruidoso, NM, Jana Howard of Midland, TX, Tom Howard of San Antonio and Tina Rozelle of Whitewright, TX. He had numerous nieces and nephews who profess he was their “favorite uncle.”
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 1 pm at the Fairview Cemetery. The main entrance is now on North A. Street. Services are at the new Veterans Section on the left as you enter the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Golf Course Road Church of Christ to support the Children’s ministry.
The family of Jeffrey James Howard wishes to thank everyone for prayers, food and condolences.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com
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