Willie James Howard's Obituary
Willie James Howard was born on February 23, 1956 in Leesville, Louisiana to his parents Jessie Cage and Zellie Mae Howard. He passed away on April 4, 2025 in Leesville, Louisiana.
Mr. Willie worked at Leesville High School as a custodian. He worked here until he became ill and could no longer work.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jerry Howard, Dorthy Hightower and Brenda Reedy.
He is survived by his brothers, Lloyd Howard of Leesville, LA Bruce Howard of Leesville, LA Frank Cage of DeRidder, LA Jesse Howard, Jr., of Houston, TX, Phillip Howard of Mobile, AL and Doc Cage of Oberlin, LA and sisters, Gloria Jackson of Leesville, LA and Wanie B. Cade of Alexander, NC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethesda Ministries, 140 Section Line Road, Leesville, LA 71446 with Pastor Paul Weeks officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church.
The family of Willie James Howard would like to thank and extend how grateful we are for the compassion shown to our family during time
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Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.labbymemorialfh.com
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