James Odell Howard, 84, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Westbrook Howard, son David James Howard (Shannon) and daughter Susan Howard Kennedy (Jay), and grandchildren, Alexis Grace Howard, Chase Alexander Howard, Andrew Joseph Kennedy, Justin Everett Kennedy, Morgan Jean Kennedy, brother George Howard and sister Frances Williams.
James was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church. He loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, golf and carpentry.
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He graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He then received his Master of Education from North Carolina State University.
He taught Mechanical Drawing and Wood Shop at Roanoke Rapids High School. He then worked as the Vocational Education Director and Maintenance Department Manager for Roanoke Rapids Graded School District.
A visitation will be held at Wrenn Funeral Home on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Wrenn Funeral Home Chapel starting at 11:00 am with Pastor Randy Martin officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to www.wrennfh.com