Pastor's Blog

John Floyd Howard, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Brother Johnny has been preaching the Gospel in our community for over 44 years, including spending the past 19 years as Pastor of Azalea Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Fannie Howard, siblings, Florence Harbison and Mickey Howard. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Frances, children, Kathy Zirlott (Keith), Karla Cooper (Glenn), Mark Howard (Angie), grafted by love, Madison Reich (Ryan), 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, siblings, Lola Mae Bosarge (Warren), Buddy Howard, Tommy Howard (Gwen), nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2 pm with visitation from 11 am until service time. Interment will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens.