There were many things in life that Jim enjoyed, he was an avid hunter, he enjoyed fishing, ice fishing and being anywhere near a race track whether he was working or racing, it became who he was. During his younger years he was a heavy machine operator, he truly was a jack of all trades. When Jim was in his younger years he was in the Army for a short time. Jim enjoyed making people laugh and telling his jokes. His children were his pride and joy.
Surviving in addition to his longtime girlfriend, Pam Reis and her daughter, include numerous brothers and sisters, Robert Howard, spouse (Betty), Wayne Howard, spouse (Diane), Judy Heinlein, spouse (Jim), Barbara Klutts, spouse (Carl), Carol Ashwurth, spouse (Norm);
children, Kevin Howard, (girlfriend, Sam Majors) and several daughters, Mandy Howard, spouse (Tiffany), Carolyn McKnight, spouse (Wesley), and Heather Rogers. James has 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews too many to name but he loved them with all of his heart.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Caroline Howard and a daughter, Sara Howard.
Jim will be missed by anybody who knew him and loved him.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 30 from 11:00 - 1:00 at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen, where services will be held at 1:00 also on Tuesday.
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Arrangements for Jim were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, (585) 494-1210.
