Donny Ray Howard

Donny Ray Howard was born on June 11, 1949 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Homer K. "Boots" Howard and Edna Louise White Howard.

On April 9, 1971, he was united in marriage to Janet Holden, who survives.

Mr. Howard honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard from 1967-1973. In September of 1971, he began working in sales for Liberty National Life Insurance and retired in June of 2013 after 43 years. Donny was a member of Pyburn Union Church, Savannah Lodge 102 for 53 years, Al Chymia Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Life Underwriters Training. He was also a charter member of Twin Creek Hunting Club for 35 years, founding member of the Diamond Club, and founding member and president of Hardin County Youth Football League. In 1990, he became the Tennessee Youth Baseball Director and coached T-Ball, Minor League, Little League, and Dixie Baseball from 1979 until 1995. He would also broadcast for WKWX Sunday Down South and Hardin County and Adamsville High School's baseball and football games. Donny loved to play music and was a member of the "Country Strings" band and "Maxine & The Doodads" which played at the Adamsville TV Station. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and loved to spend time camping, hunting, and fishing.

Donny Ray Howard departed this life on August 23, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 12 days.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Howard of Savannah, Tennessee; sons, Derek Ray Howard and his wife Jill and Darren Ray Howard; brother, Jimmy Wayne Howard and his wife Kathy; and grandchildren, Jakob Holden Howard, Isaac Wade Howard, Ethan Paul Howard, and Layla Claire Howard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Darryl Worley Cancer Center.