James W. "Jim" Howard
October 23, 1939 — October 7, 2010
James W. "Jim" Howard, 70, Bidwell, passed away October 7, 2010. He was born October 23, 1939 in Bidwell, the son of the late Charles and Mary Hutchinson Howard. He married his wife of 49 years, Merle Cosby Howard, April 12, 1961 in Bidwell. Jim was a 1957 Graduate of Raccoon Township High School, worked 38 years for the Gallipolis City School District, and was the owner/operator of the Howard Family Farm in Bidwell. He was also a Board Member of the Alcohol & Drug Prevention group and served as Treasurer of the Gallia/Jackson NAACP.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Shari Howard, Gallipolis and Chris (Ann) Howard, Cincinnati; granddaughter, Grace Howard, Cincinnati; three brothers, John Howard and Bill (Jackie) Howard, both of Bidwell and Clarence (Judy) Howard, Dayton; two sisters, Marianna Morgan and Hazel (Frank) Young, both of Dayton and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Margaret, Dorothy and Charles.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 11, 2010 at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel with Pastor Arius Hurt officiating. Burial will follow in Bunch Cemetery, Bidwell. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4:00-7:00 PM.
Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com