Jo Tom Howard, 82,
of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Pocola. Tom was born October 29, 1929 in Pocola, OK
to William “W.O.” & Ora (Farrar) Howard.
He was a farmer. Tom was preceded
in death by his parents; brothers, Olen “P.A.” Howard & Edgar “Bud” Howard;
sisters, Pearl Ann Brown, Beulah Gragg and Helen Howard.
Survivors include
his wife, Mozelle of the home; sons & daughters in law, Ken & Linda
Howard of Van Buren, AR, Randy & Dauna Howard of Muskogee, OK; daughters
& son in law, Vicky & Cliff Wilson of Hackett, AR, Kimberly Howard of
Howe, OK; stepdaughter, Donna Sims
& husband, Dick; stepson, James Croy & wife, Mary; 6 grandchildren; 6
great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 8 step great grandchildren; 2 step great great grandchildren sister,
Vella Mae Goodman of Sand Springs, OK; numerous nieces & nephews; other
relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10
am, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church,
Pocola, OK,
with Rev. Keith Allen & Rev. Paul Walker.
Interment will be in Macedonia
Cemetery, Pocola. Pallbearers will be Adam Howard, Nicolas Howard, Eric Byrd,
Damien West, Mike Barnes & Carl Barnes (grandsons).