James E. Howard

James E. Howard, age 60, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Saturday night March 1, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Jim was a son of the late Grant & Mary (Moles) Howard. He served with the US Army from 1970 - 1972 and retired after 30 years with the Delphi Division of General Motors in Kettering. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on June 2, 2005 by beloved wife Fran A. (Noe) Howard. Survived by daughter Stephanie Barnes of TN: sons Dexter Dykes of NC and Darren Dykes of NM: grandchildren Gavin, Lexie, Aaron and Lana: brother Kevin G. Howard of West Alexandria: niece Melissa (Rob) Green of West Alexandria: great nephews Bobby and Bradley Green: very special friend Patricia Dunwoodie of Eaton. Friends may call on the family from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Online condolences at www.rlcfc.com. Burial Preble Memory Gardens. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James E. Howard please visit our Sympathy Store.