By Staff
Mr. Wayne Howard, 60, of Shoffner Street, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at a local hospital after an extended illness. He was a native and life long resident of East Brewton. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of East Brewton, chairperson of the finance committee for the church, a member of the church board of trustees and a member of Joyful Noise Gospel Group. He was a 1967 graduate of W.S. Neal High School, an East Brewton city councilman with 16 years of service, and retired owner/salesman of NuTex Manufacturing LLC.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Howard of East Brewton; three daughters, Dr. Candice (Richard) Howard Shaughnessy, and Abbie Howard, both of Troy, and Stefanie (Shannon) Howard Smith of Brewton; a brother, Winnon Howard of Molino, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Joshua Edward, Matthew William and Sara Brooke.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of East Brewton with the Rev. George Weaver officiating. Burial followed at May Creek Cemetery with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 207 Shadow Lane, Troy, Alabama 36079.