J.T. Howard, 70, of Lincoln Park, died Friday June 29,2012, at Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. J.T. was the son of the late Tom and Elizabeth Duckworth Howard. Preceded in death by two sisters; Edith Landreth and Bertie Howard. Seven brothers; Clifford, J.E. and J.D., Edward, Clifton, Thomas and Junior Howard. Also preceded in death June 25, 2012 his sister-in-law Wanda Gregory Vaughn. Survived by his beloved wife Eddie J. Howard, sons; Eddie D., J.T. Howard Jr. and Johnny Howard. Six grandsons; Joe Howard, J.T. Howard III, Kenny Howard, Pat Howard, Thomas Howard and Tony Howard. Granddaughters; Britney, Katlin and Tabatha Howard. Great Granddaughters; Arella Howard, Ashley Howard and Lenna. Great grandsons Devyn and Junior Howard. Two brothers and one sister-in-law; Richard Howard of Etowah, Tennessee, Edgar and Ann Howard of Athens, Tennessee. Several nieces and nephews. Special nephew Larry Howard of Athens, Tennessee. Brother-in-laws Gary (Ruth) Gregory of Athens, Tennessee. And Tom (Geraldine) Gregory and sons; Mike, Matt, Chris, Kenny and Jeff Gregory of Taylor, Michigan. Visitation: Thursday July 5th 1-8pm and Friday July 6th 12-1pm. Services: Friday 1pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort Lincoln Park Mich. 48146 (313-928-6500). Interment Westmound Cemetery, Taylor Michigan. Please sign the register and express your sympathy at www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com