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Herman Howard, Jr. - Class of 1979
(camera shy)
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 17/Nov/2022
71.223.164.158
Herman Howard Jr., affectionately known as "Yogi" to family
and friends was born on August 25, 1960, to the Late Herman
Howard Sr. and Geraldine Howard.
Herman was raised in Newburgh, NY. He was educated in the
Newburgh City School District. In his high school years, he
attended Newburgh Free Academy (NFA). He played football for
the NFA Gold Backs and had a starting position as a Running
Back. He loved basketball and soccer, but football was his
first love. After graduating high school, he continued his
education at Sullivan Community College.
During his high school and college years is where he met and
would later marry his wife, Shawna. They were united in holy
matrimony in 1978.
Herman accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early
age. He joined the Mount Carmel Church of Christ, Disciples
of Christ church in Newburgh, NY. He grew more assertive in
his faith and dedication to his lord and savior, Jesus
Christ. He was ordained by the Northeastern District
Assembly as a Deacon on September 15, 1998, therefore given
a new title, "Deacon Herman Howard."
He loved his family and loved sports too. Wherever his
children played, no matter how far, you could bet your last
dollar he was going to be there. He coached Pop Warner
football in the Newburgh community for over 20 years and
recently held the position of Commissioner of the Newburgh
Steeler's all the while encouraging the youth to be
the best they could be.
He labored at different jobs and discovered his love for
landscaping through a cousin. Soon after, he founded his own
lawn service, which he named John 3:16 Lawn Services. He
also was the owner/operator of an independent trucking
business that he ran for several years through Sears.
Later in life, health issues forced him to leave his
business for something a little less strenuous, therefore,
he began working for Thomas O. Miller Company then for
Visconti Bus Services. He worked tirelessly to provide for
his family.
Left to cherish his memories, as a dedicated husband, is his
loving and devoted wife: Minister Shawna Howard of Newburgh,
NY. His three children: Natasha Boone of Fayetteville, NC;
Tyrone, and Lateisha Howard of Newburgh, NY. His
grandchildren: Marquez, Aurea, Janelle, Kristopher, and
Londyn. His nieces and nephews, which he served as a father
figure to: Maurice, Shameka, Nicole, Jerry, and Montez. He
also was a godfather to one godson:Adam Bowman Jr., of SC.
His two loving sisters: Sheila Smith (Troy) of Raleigh, NC,
and Matilda Campbell of Newburgh, NY. His loving mother:
Geraldine Howard of Newburgh, NY. To her, Howard was her
"quintessential superstar son." He was the apple of her
eye-who could do no wrong. He was the light to her world! A
host of friends, relatives, and his church family.
A special thank you to his nurses: Cain and Walter as well
as a special friend: Thomas Whitted.
You ran your race and did well; life will never be the same
without you: Husband, Son, Daddy, Grandfather (Pop Pop),
Uncle and Brother; we love and will miss you. Rest easy.
Mr. Howard will have a visitation 9-10 am, Saturday,
November 19, 2022 at Mt. Carmel COCDOC, 1524 Route 300,
Newburgh, NY 12550. Elder Dr. Thermond E. Herring will
officiate. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.
Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 18
Lake St., Newburgh, NY 12550. "Committed To Being The Very
Best" call us anytime 845-569-1233.
Posted online on November 17, 2022
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