James Edward Howard Sr., 66, of Bethel, died Oct. 6, 2007.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen Howard.

He is survived by daughters, Marlo A. (Michael) Howard-Fussell and Nina C. Howard; son, James E. Howard, Jr.; brother, Thomas (Mary Anne) Howard; sisters, Ann (Tom) Gaskins, Marilee Black, and Janette (John) Sears.

Graveside funeral services and burial were held Nov. 9 at the Tate Township Cemetery.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel is serving the needs of the family.