Howard J Howard, age 72, of Mayfield passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
He was born in Mayfield, KY on June 20, 1949 to Maurice Jeffrey and Angie McNutt Howard. Howard J graduated from Sedalia High School in 1967 and from Murray State University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He was a member of Burnett’s Chapel Methodist Church and a retired farmer and served several terms on the corporate boards of Dairymen, Inc. and Dairy Farmers of America. He enjoyed travel and was a talented wildlife photographer. He loved spending time with family and friends and was an excellent chef and host.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sharon Walker Howard; one son John G. Crawford of Mayfield, KY; one sister, Angela (David) Perry of Tri City, KY; two brothers, Kelvin (Belinda) Howard and Jeffrey Don (Gail) Howard both of Tri City, KY; one grandson, Austin C. Crawford; and nieces and nephews.
Howard J was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hollis V. and Maude Boyd Howard; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Edna Owen McNutt; and his parents, Maurice Jeffrey and Angie McNutt Howard.
Funeral services for Howard J Howard will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Rev. David Williams will officiate. Entombment will follow in Highland Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral