Jake Wayne Howard's Obituary
The Lord welcomed home his angel, Jake Wayne Howard, age 26, on September 8, 2014. Jake left this world before he had a chance to blossom into his true potential.
He was born in Longview, Texas to Matt Wayne Howard and Joni Jaree Howard on September 30, 1987. He grew up in the loving arms of the fellowship at Elmira Chapel. Jake was enrolled in the cosmetology program at Vista College. He enjoyed working out, drawing, and his ever loving dog, Roxie.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Longview with James Canty officiating. Visitation will be held at 1 PM prior to the service at the church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth Bailey, Larry Wayne Howard, and Jon Edward Moore.
Jake is survived by his daughter, True Faith Howard; his parents; his sister, Holly Michelle Howard of McKinney; his grandmothers, Carolyn Howard and Barbara Moore; aunts and uncles, Paige Wood and her children Carlee and Hagan; Barry and Sherry Bennett and their children Derek and Laney; Kari and Rick McDaniel and their daughter Devin; and numerous great aunts, uncles, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to DEAR Center, 523 Sun Camp Rd, White Oak, TX 75693; or to the charity of your choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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