Harry Howard was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on Sept. 29, 1945 to Lonnie Howard and Odessa Howard. He cherished his childhood education at Booker T. Washington School, and he later went to Hobbs High School where he played as a first string violinist in the concert band. He graduated and entered the U.S. Airforce. After his discharge, he married Thelma Heckard, and to this union, a daughter (Veronica), was born. He later moved to Seattle, Washington where he hired in at The Boeing Company where he worked as a draftsman before retiring after 35 years of service. He met and married Alberta Massey, in 1967 and to this union, two children were born (Efrem and D’jomme).
He was an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church Usher Ministry. He has also been a member of several community organizations including: The Pacific Northwest Searcher Club, The Royal Esquire Club, The Seattle Jaycees, The Hobbs Chamber of Commerce; and he coached the little league baseball team sponsored by the PNW Searchers.
He loved cooking and entertaining family and friends and loved “joking” with them. He could listen to “jazz” music all day. He was a “champ” at dominoes. He was well-known for his Bosalino and Stetson hats.
He is survived by his wife Alberta Howard, one brother, Willie Norris, daughters; Veronica Calbourn, D’jomme Howard; and one son, Efrem Howard, eight grandchildren; Marquise Howard, Alkeisha Calbourn, Kianna Calbourn, Nyiah Howard, Leon Howard, Sydney Jimerson, Isaac Fujioka, and Darius Howard, and one granddaughter Monica Howard. He will be sorely missed by his many relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Fri., Feb. 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church; 1634 19th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. Viewing will be Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 7 p.m., at Southwest Mortuary, 9021 Rainier Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98118.
