Mr. Edward Dale Howard, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born November 20, 1935, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Reedie Luther and Annie Hood Howard.

Howard is survived by daughters, Donna Boatfield, Lisa Adair (Donald) and Leslie Stephenson (Gordon); grandchildren, Brittany Arledge (Matt), Donald Adair (Whitney), Elizabeth Laduron, Ben Stephenson and Beth Stephenson; great grandchildren, Kaelyn and Madelyn Arledge, Jaxon Laduron and Lainey Adair; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Claudene W. Howard and parents, Reedie and Annie Howard.

Mr. Howard retired from law enforcement after 33 years of service, was a veteran with the National Guard and served as a Deacon at Redland Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends Monday, October 7, 2024, from 10:00AM until service time at 11:00AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Old Sharon Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Reeltown, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redland Baptist Church Building Fund, 1266 Dozier Road, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36093

Online condolences available: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

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