Mr. James Ethel Howard

June 4, 1940 - October 24, 2020

Mr. James Ethel Howard, 80, of Rockford, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Russell Medical. He was born on June 4, 1940 in Opelika, Alabama to James William Howard and Sara Whitman Howard. He was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing and farming, and he loved all of his animals, especially his dog, Scooby. He loved his family dearly and was always there for his kids. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his life partner, Kathryn Smith of Rockford, AL; daughter, Rhonda Howard Patterson (Kennon) of Rockford, AL; sons, Roger Howard of Dadeville, AL, and Rodney Howard (Jennifer); grandchildren, Dakotah Howard, Cheyanna Howard, Justin Howard (April), Shanna Wooten, and Chandler Shanks; and great-grandchild, Emma Grace Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Randall William Howard. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. The family will be having a private service at a later date. All visitations and services will be held in compliance with the mandated rules from Alabama Dept of Public Health.