Benjamin Keith Howard Sr., 55, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, following an extended illness.
He was born in Ware County and graduated from Southside Christian School. He was the former vice president and truck driver for Waycross Paving Company and was also a member of Second Baptist Church. He was an avid NASCAR fan and all sports for that matter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cedric Marvin “Dink” Howard, Sr.; a sister, Sandra “Gail” Howard and a brother, Cedric Marvin “Ricky” Howard, Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Leanna Howard, Blackshear; two sons, Benjamin Keith Howard Jr., Blackshear and Caleb Howard (wife Tricia), Blackshear; three grandchildren, Aidyn Howard, Eli Howard and Jase Howard; his former wife and friend, Terri Howard, Blackshear; his mother, Mildred James Howard, Waycross and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, from the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in honor to Music Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home of Waycross is in charge of arrangements.