James Keith Howard, age 91 of Canton, passed away peacefully January 16, 2013 at his home at Cameron Hall in Canton, GA. Mr. Howard was born September 11, 1921 in Dawsonville, GA, to the late William Burt Howard and Julie Irene Looper.
A member of Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mr. Howard was a proud United States Navy retiree and a member of the Hickory Flat Masonic Lodge. He was a native of Dawson county Georgia, but moved to Cherokee county Georgia after WWII. Keith was known for being a wonderful gardener, Christian and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Keith or Gangan, as he was known by many family members will be forever loved and missed.
Mr. Howard is survived by his wife Ruth Lucille Gramling of Canton, GA, Son & daughter-in-law Ron and Pam Howard of Brasstown, NC, daughter & son-in-law Wanda and Jim Dugger of Kingston, GA., brother William “ Bud” Howard of Canton, GA , 3 Grandchildren, Becky, Lindy and Logan and 1 great grandson, Cotton.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Darby Funeral Home from 3PM-8PM. The Funeral will be Friday, January 18 in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home at 2PM with Rev. Doug Mulkey, Rev. Kenny Morris, and Rev Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Memorial Park. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dear Howard Family:
We send our condolences and prayers on your behalf. May God’s presence be real to you now and in days and nights to come.
Wilson and Mary Jane (Haley) Weathersby
“If a man die, shall he live again?” – Job 14:14 The Bible promises: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up.” – Isaiah 26:19 “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” – Psalm 37:29 May these wonderful promises from our Heavenly Father bring you comfort in your time of grief. Mr. Howard surely was a mighty man based on Psalm 90:10 “In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; and if because of special mightiness they are eighty years….” At age 91 he surely had a huge impact on many lives. Please accept my sincere condolonces.
Ah, Ruth, kids, no. A world without Kieth in it? Doesn’t seem possible. Bob and I are so sad for all of you, and for ourselves. Though time and space has separated us, our friendship has remained as steady as the years, and we have always picked up our conversations as if we had left them off the day before. The last time I saw Kieth he was at home visiting with a great grand baby! He was so proud of that little fella, so pleased with his family, with the care all the kids and grand-kids bestowed on him and you. Our afternoon flowed, as it always did, with thoughts on this and that. He found it very strange to be without you, Ruth, and admitted that you might never come home to him. But he was there, waiting. He waits still, but now he waits with a new vigor, a new outlook, a new state of being. He waits without his wheelchair, with strong legs, strong heart, strong arms. That’s a good thing, a very good thing. It is supposed to snow here in the hills tonight. I hope the weather doesn’t keep us from the services. Oh, Ruth, since it is snowing, want to go to Alpharetta?
Kieth’s laughing.
To the Howard Family:
Although I never met Mr. Howard, I have had the pleasure of working with his daughter, Wanda, for the past three years. During that time, whenever the topic of parents arose, she always spoke very highly of her father (and mother). Knowing what a great judge of character Wanda is, I can only imagine what a terrific man Mr. Howard was to all those who knew him, and I’m sure will certainly miss him. However, it sounds as though he has left behind a wonderful legacy including his friends, his wife, children, grandchildren, and a special great-grandchild who will forever keep his memory alive everytime they talk or think about their special friend, husband, father, or Gangan. Please know that you are all in my prayers during this time.
Please accept my condolences – Vonda Miller, W. L. Swain Elementary School
I am truly sorry for your loss. God soon promises to bring about a change. No longer will death or suffering be an issue for mankind. We also have a hope of being able to see our loved ones again under peaceful, perfect conditions. Until these promises are fulfilled, may the many loving memories, along with these truths, strengthen the family in the days to come.-Revelation 21:4. Acts 24:15, Psalms 37:11.
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