Obituary For Johnny Wayne "Big Wayne" Howard Sr.

Mr. Johnny Wayne "Big Wayne" Howard, Sr. 71 of LaFayette, Alabama died Thursday March 12, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Howard was born in Chambers County, Alabama February 22, 1949 to the late James M. Howard, Jr., and the late Minnie Louise Hamby Howard, Mr. Howard retired from the logging business after 55 years of service, he began logging with his father and later with his sons, he used Belgian horses to pull the logs out. He was a hard worker and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Sunday March 15, 2020 at 2 PM at the Center Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Hamer and the Rev. Mike Beck officiating, burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday at the church from 5PM until 7PM.

He is survived by his Wife of 51 years Patsy Thomas Howard of LaFayette, Al. 5 Children Darren (Melinda) Howard of Beulah, Al., Wayne (Pam) Howard Jr., LaFayette, Al., Renee (Doug) Williamson of LaFayette,Al., Lisa (Robb) Hicks of Texas, John (Hope) Howard of Wadley,Al., Siblings Shirley (Frank) Chappell of Opelika, Al., Margaret (Calvin) Miller of LaFayette, Al., Billy Howard of Carrollton, Ga., Willie Frank (Pat) Howard of Villa Rica Ga., Sister in Law Judy Howard of Chattanooga, Tn., 11 Grandchildren Tyler, Dustin, and Grace Howard of Beulah,Al., Rebecca and Gage Howard of LaFayette,Al., Hunter, Zach, Luke and Ben Hicks of Texas, Ethan and Joe Howard of Wadley, Al.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Brother Bobby Joe Howard.

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I am blessed to have been a part of Wayne's life and through him, get to know your large and wonderful family. I will never forget the many miracles that were witnessed for the last weeks of his life and gift that was given to all who had a front row seat into the ALIVE and VIBRANT life he was already experiencing in heaven. I love you and I will never forget you. Isaiah 44:14 He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish [it].

- Lea Chilkuri, RN

Patsy,Darren,Renee,John,Lisa,& Little Wayne, I am so sorry for your lost. You all have a special place in my heart. May God wrap you in His comfort and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding. For in you time of grief He will lift you up and give you the comfort and strength you need to get through this. You will always remember Wayne, things he did as a husband, a GJj2father and provider. I pray that you find comfort in this as well. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Rev.21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

- Sharon Howard Walters

So sorry for your loss. My prayers for comfort and strength will be with you... Kay Pippen

- Kay Pippen