Dale Gene Howard, age 75, of Oxford, MS, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born February 21, 1947, in TN to JC and Dorothy (Odell) Howard. Mr. Howard enjoyed being outdoors, often fishing and hunting whenever the chance arose. He often spent his days on his front porch watching all the wildlife, especially his hummingbirds. When he wasn't on his porch, you could find Mr. Howard watching NCIS New Orleans or Hawaii Five-0. In his earlier years, Mr. Howard enjoyed taking his family camping and skiing. He retired from the Memphis Fire Department after serving them faithfully for 25 years. He will be dearly missed by all those that loved and cherished him.
Visitation is planned for Friday, August 19, 2022, at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in the Gardiner Room. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 12:00 PM in the Henry Chapel with Bro. Roger Howell officiating. Internment will be at Yellow Leaf Cemetery in Oxford, MS.
Dale is survived by his children, Renee (Clay) Hadaway, of Robertsdale, AL, and Greg (Machelle) Howard, of Oxford, MS; his grandchildren, Kala Howard, Samantha Coleman, Catherine Howard, and Courtney Hallford; his great-grandchildren, KJ Means, Anna Cook, Kinslee Coleman, Rhett Coleman, Odin Rorie, and Gavin Curry; and his brothers, Kenneth (Linda Faye) Howard and Ricky (Shirley Ann) Howard.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jo Howard; his parents, JC Howard, Dorothy Howard; and his grandson, Cody Hallford.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (
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