Justin Arnold Howard, 42, of Fort Worth, was received into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born October 29, 1978, in Nederland, Texas to Larry and Jean Ann Howard.
Justin, affectionately known as "Duck" by his friends, grew up in Nederland, Anahuac, and Conroe, Texas and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1997, where he was named "Mr. Magnolia," an award based on character, and voted "Friendliest" by his peers. Justin went on to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems degree from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from Southern Methodist University. Justin worked at Lockheed Martin and Alcon, and then became part business owner and operator of Strongpoint and Metro Pet.
Justin was an incredibly devoted father, full of love and fun, and he most enjoyed spending time with his two children, Caroline and Hayes. He always enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and he recently helped to coach Hayes' baseball team. Just days ago, Justin expressed proud excitement that Caroline got a hit at her first bat in her softball game. Justin loved Baylor University and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Baylor Bears. He also liked to hunt and fish and was an avid music lover. He loved playing guitar; he was talented and in this last year, he played often and learned much. Justin was best known for his generous spirit, huge heart, infectious smile, and his countless offerings of love and true friendship. We were so blessed to call him ours.
Justin is survived by his wife, Jennifer Roberts Howard, his two sweet children, Caroline Jane Howard and Hayes Porter Howard, his father, Larry Arnold Howard, his mother, Jean Ann Howard, his sister, Laurie Ann Couch, his brother-in-law Barry William Couch, his nieces, Madeline Kate Couch, Anna Claire Couch, and Audrey Elise Couch and a host of true friends whom he loved like family. Predeceasing Justin were his paternal grandparents, Buford Johnny "Billy" Howard (1920-1986) and Helen P. Melissa Porter (1927- 2006) and his maternal grandparents, Russell Beach (1918-1984) and Ethel Faye Beach (1921-2018).
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to support Caroline and Hayes' future. Organized by Justin's friends, two opportunities to contribute are through Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/bb8f5e04) and a Texas College Savings Plan. If you would like to contribute to the children's education fund, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/vfMMHbwZXY and we will send you an invitation to contribute directly. Additionally, invitations to contribute to the education fund will be present at the service. Please contact Laurie Couch with any questions at [email protected].
Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Live stream connection: Ccbcfamily.org/memorials.
Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park and Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
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ON APRIL 3, 2023, JUSTIN HOWARD'S BEST FRIEND, CHRIS (CRITTER) WATKINS, DROVE TO JUSTIN'S GRAVE. HE WROTE A TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN ON HIS FACEBOOK PAGE. SEE BELOW FOR HIS TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN.
After two long years, I got the courage up to go spend a few hours with Duck….and I'm glad I did. It was a beautiful day in Port Neches, and the sense of peace I felt was overwhelming. We laughed, cried, listened to music and prayed. I didn't really know what to do, so I figured we would just hang out like we always did. When I left, I understood so much more.
It became clear to me that the Lord has a master plan for us all, even though it doesn't always make sense to us at the time. "Don't go looking for the reasons, Don't go asking Jesus why. We're not meant to know the answers, they belong to the By and By" goes the Chris Stapleton song, Broken Halos. I don't think it's a coincidence that it played on my Pandora radio station on my drive home.
The picture on the right was taken at 11:17 on Saturday night, April 2nd. A few hours later, the Lord called him Home after what was one of the best nights of our lives. I can still hear him saying, "Critter, that was the best show I've ever seen!! Hands down, the best show." You can see the pure joy in his eyes in the picture. That was Duck….and there was nobody better to go to a concert with than Duck Howard.
I consider it the greatest honor of my life that the Lord chose me to spend the last night of his life with Justin. It's hard to move forward, but I now feel a sense of Faith in the Lord's Plan that I haven't felt before.
Duck - we will always miss you, and never forget you. Until we meet again, my brother! Cheers! #4/3/21
Justin, affectionately known as "Duck" by his friends, grew up in Nederland, Anahuac, and Conroe, Texas and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1997, where he was named "Mr. Magnolia," an award based on character, and voted "Friendliest" by his peers. Justin went on to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems degree from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from Southern Methodist University. Justin worked at Lockheed Martin and Alcon, and then became part business owner and operator of Strongpoint and Metro Pet.
Justin was an incredibly devoted father, full of love and fun, and he most enjoyed spending time with his two children, Caroline and Hayes. He always enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and he recently helped to coach Hayes' baseball team. Just days ago, Justin expressed proud excitement that Caroline got a hit at her first bat in her softball game. Justin loved Baylor University and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Baylor Bears. He also liked to hunt and fish and was an avid music lover. He loved playing guitar; he was talented and in this last year, he played often and learned much. Justin was best known for his generous spirit, huge heart, infectious smile, and his countless offerings of love and true friendship. We were so blessed to call him ours.
Justin is survived by his wife, Jennifer Roberts Howard, his two sweet children, Caroline Jane Howard and Hayes Porter Howard, his father, Larry Arnold Howard, his mother, Jean Ann Howard, his sister, Laurie Ann Couch, his brother-in-law Barry William Couch, his nieces, Madeline Kate Couch, Anna Claire Couch, and Audrey Elise Couch and a host of true friends whom he loved like family. Predeceasing Justin were his paternal grandparents, Buford Johnny "Billy" Howard (1920-1986) and Helen P. Melissa Porter (1927- 2006) and his maternal grandparents, Russell Beach (1918-1984) and Ethel Faye Beach (1921-2018).
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to support Caroline and Hayes' future. Organized by Justin's friends, two opportunities to contribute are through Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/bb8f5e04) and a Texas College Savings Plan. If you would like to contribute to the children's education fund, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/vfMMHbwZXY and we will send you an invitation to contribute directly. Additionally, invitations to contribute to the education fund will be present at the service. Please contact Laurie Couch with any questions at [email protected].
Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Live stream connection: Ccbcfamily.org/memorials.
Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park and Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
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ON APRIL 3, 2023, JUSTIN HOWARD'S BEST FRIEND, CHRIS (CRITTER) WATKINS, DROVE TO JUSTIN'S GRAVE. HE WROTE A TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN ON HIS FACEBOOK PAGE. SEE BELOW FOR HIS TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN.
After two long years, I got the courage up to go spend a few hours with Duck….and I'm glad I did. It was a beautiful day in Port Neches, and the sense of peace I felt was overwhelming. We laughed, cried, listened to music and prayed. I didn't really know what to do, so I figured we would just hang out like we always did. When I left, I understood so much more.
It became clear to me that the Lord has a master plan for us all, even though it doesn't always make sense to us at the time. "Don't go looking for the reasons, Don't go asking Jesus why. We're not meant to know the answers, they belong to the By and By" goes the Chris Stapleton song, Broken Halos. I don't think it's a coincidence that it played on my Pandora radio station on my drive home.
The picture on the right was taken at 11:17 on Saturday night, April 2nd. A few hours later, the Lord called him Home after what was one of the best nights of our lives. I can still hear him saying, "Critter, that was the best show I've ever seen!! Hands down, the best show." You can see the pure joy in his eyes in the picture. That was Duck….and there was nobody better to go to a concert with than Duck Howard.
I consider it the greatest honor of my life that the Lord chose me to spend the last night of his life with Justin. It's hard to move forward, but I now feel a sense of Faith in the Lord's Plan that I haven't felt before.
Duck - we will always miss you, and never forget you. Until we meet again, my brother! Cheers! #4/3/21
Justin Arnold Howard, 42, of Fort Worth, was received into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born October 29, 1978, in Nederland, Texas to Larry and Jean Ann Howard.
Justin, affectionately known as "Duck" by his friends, grew up in Nederland, Anahuac, and Conroe, Texas and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1997, where he was named "Mr. Magnolia," an award based on character, and voted "Friendliest" by his peers. Justin went on to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems degree from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from Southern Methodist University. Justin worked at Lockheed Martin and Alcon, and then became part business owner and operator of Strongpoint and Metro Pet.
Justin was an incredibly devoted father, full of love and fun, and he most enjoyed spending time with his two children, Caroline and Hayes. He always enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and he recently helped to coach Hayes' baseball team. Just days ago, Justin expressed proud excitement that Caroline got a hit at her first bat in her softball game. Justin loved Baylor University and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Baylor Bears. He also liked to hunt and fish and was an avid music lover. He loved playing guitar; he was talented and in this last year, he played often and learned much. Justin was best known for his generous spirit, huge heart, infectious smile, and his countless offerings of love and true friendship. We were so blessed to call him ours.
Justin is survived by his wife, Jennifer Roberts Howard, his two sweet children, Caroline Jane Howard and Hayes Porter Howard, his father, Larry Arnold Howard, his mother, Jean Ann Howard, his sister, Laurie Ann Couch, his brother-in-law Barry William Couch, his nieces, Madeline Kate Couch, Anna Claire Couch, and Audrey Elise Couch and a host of true friends whom he loved like family. Predeceasing Justin were his paternal grandparents, Buford Johnny "Billy" Howard (1920-1986) and Helen P. Melissa Porter (1927- 2006) and his maternal grandparents, Russell Beach (1918-1984) and Ethel Faye Beach (1921-2018).
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to support Caroline and Hayes' future. Organized by Justin's friends, two opportunities to contribute are through Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/bb8f5e04) and a Texas College Savings Plan. If you would like to contribute to the children's education fund, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/vfMMHbwZXY and we will send you an invitation to contribute directly. Additionally, invitations to contribute to the education fund will be present at the service. Please contact Laurie Couch with any questions at [email protected].
Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Live stream connection: Ccbcfamily.org/memorials.
Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park and Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
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ON APRIL 3, 2023, JUSTIN HOWARD'S BEST FRIEND, CHRIS (CRITTER) WATKINS, DROVE TO JUSTIN'S GRAVE. HE WROTE A TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN ON HIS FACEBOOK PAGE. SEE BELOW FOR HIS TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN.
After two long years, I got the courage up to go spend a few hours with Duck….and I'm glad I did. It was a beautiful day in Port Neches, and the sense of peace I felt was overwhelming. We laughed, cried, listened to music and prayed. I didn't really know what to do, so I figured we would just hang out like we always did. When I left, I understood so much more.
It became clear to me that the Lord has a master plan for us all, even though it doesn't always make sense to us at the time. "Don't go looking for the reasons, Don't go asking Jesus why. We're not meant to know the answers, they belong to the By and By" goes the Chris Stapleton song, Broken Halos. I don't think it's a coincidence that it played on my Pandora radio station on my drive home.
The picture on the right was taken at 11:17 on Saturday night, April 2nd. A few hours later, the Lord called him Home after what was one of the best nights of our lives. I can still hear him saying, "Critter, that was the best show I've ever seen!! Hands down, the best show." You can see the pure joy in his eyes in the picture. That was Duck….and there was nobody better to go to a concert with than Duck Howard.
I consider it the greatest honor of my life that the Lord chose me to spend the last night of his life with Justin. It's hard to move forward, but I now feel a sense of Faith in the Lord's Plan that I haven't felt before.
Duck - we will always miss you, and never forget you. Until we meet again, my brother! Cheers! #4/3/21
Justin, affectionately known as "Duck" by his friends, grew up in Nederland, Anahuac, and Conroe, Texas and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1997, where he was named "Mr. Magnolia," an award based on character, and voted "Friendliest" by his peers. Justin went on to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems degree from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from Southern Methodist University. Justin worked at Lockheed Martin and Alcon, and then became part business owner and operator of Strongpoint and Metro Pet.
Justin was an incredibly devoted father, full of love and fun, and he most enjoyed spending time with his two children, Caroline and Hayes. He always enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and he recently helped to coach Hayes' baseball team. Just days ago, Justin expressed proud excitement that Caroline got a hit at her first bat in her softball game. Justin loved Baylor University and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Baylor Bears. He also liked to hunt and fish and was an avid music lover. He loved playing guitar; he was talented and in this last year, he played often and learned much. Justin was best known for his generous spirit, huge heart, infectious smile, and his countless offerings of love and true friendship. We were so blessed to call him ours.
Justin is survived by his wife, Jennifer Roberts Howard, his two sweet children, Caroline Jane Howard and Hayes Porter Howard, his father, Larry Arnold Howard, his mother, Jean Ann Howard, his sister, Laurie Ann Couch, his brother-in-law Barry William Couch, his nieces, Madeline Kate Couch, Anna Claire Couch, and Audrey Elise Couch and a host of true friends whom he loved like family. Predeceasing Justin were his paternal grandparents, Buford Johnny "Billy" Howard (1920-1986) and Helen P. Melissa Porter (1927- 2006) and his maternal grandparents, Russell Beach (1918-1984) and Ethel Faye Beach (1921-2018).
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to support Caroline and Hayes' future. Organized by Justin's friends, two opportunities to contribute are through Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/bb8f5e04) and a Texas College Savings Plan. If you would like to contribute to the children's education fund, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/vfMMHbwZXY and we will send you an invitation to contribute directly. Additionally, invitations to contribute to the education fund will be present at the service. Please contact Laurie Couch with any questions at [email protected].
Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Live stream connection: Ccbcfamily.org/memorials.
Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park and Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
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ON APRIL 3, 2023, JUSTIN HOWARD'S BEST FRIEND, CHRIS (CRITTER) WATKINS, DROVE TO JUSTIN'S GRAVE. HE WROTE A TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN ON HIS FACEBOOK PAGE. SEE BELOW FOR HIS TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN.
After two long years, I got the courage up to go spend a few hours with Duck….and I'm glad I did. It was a beautiful day in Port Neches, and the sense of peace I felt was overwhelming. We laughed, cried, listened to music and prayed. I didn't really know what to do, so I figured we would just hang out like we always did. When I left, I understood so much more.
It became clear to me that the Lord has a master plan for us all, even though it doesn't always make sense to us at the time. "Don't go looking for the reasons, Don't go asking Jesus why. We're not meant to know the answers, they belong to the By and By" goes the Chris Stapleton song, Broken Halos. I don't think it's a coincidence that it played on my Pandora radio station on my drive home.
The picture on the right was taken at 11:17 on Saturday night, April 2nd. A few hours later, the Lord called him Home after what was one of the best nights of our lives. I can still hear him saying, "Critter, that was the best show I've ever seen!! Hands down, the best show." You can see the pure joy in his eyes in the picture. That was Duck….and there was nobody better to go to a concert with than Duck Howard.
I consider it the greatest honor of my life that the Lord chose me to spend the last night of his life with Justin. It's hard to move forward, but I now feel a sense of Faith in the Lord's Plan that I haven't felt before.
Duck - we will always miss you, and never forget you. Until we meet again, my brother! Cheers! #4/3/21
