Daniel Howard, son of the late Dennis Howard and Frances Jones Howard, was born on September 11, 1944 in Surry County, Virginia.  He was called home on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia with his niece, Shelia A. Grandison, daughter, Joy F. Howard and son, Daniel Lorick by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Howard and Frances Jones Howard; sister, Lula H. Wooden Thomas; brothers, Alexander Howard, Floyd L. Howard, Nelson E. Charity, Sr. and step-daughter, Tammy D. Satterfield.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Howard; children, Joy F. Howard and Daniel Lorick (Shawnté); sister, Priscilla L. Howard Jackson; brothers, Henry E. Howard, Francis E. Howard (Margaret), and Carlos A. Howard; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

As a child, he loved to draw, especially cartoons. He made his profession of faith at Lebanon Baptist Church and after moving to Suffolk, attended East End Baptist church.  He graduated from East Suffolk High where he graduated 1962.

After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps. and earned the title of Sergeant, where he was affectionately called, by his family, Sergeant Philco from the TV program "No Time for Sergeants."  During his service, as Sergeant E-5, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Pistol Sharpshooter Badge and the Rifle Expert Badge.

After the Marine Corps, he moved to New York and worked for Con Edison and The Manhattan Beer Distribution Company.  He also drove a cab and did some freelance landscaping and electrical work in Connecticut.   Leaving New York in 1998, he returned to Surry County.  Daniel loved to fish and grow fruits and vegetables that he shared with the community.

Semper Fi

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Union Baptist Church, 5962 Laurel Spring Road, Spring Grove, VA, the Rev. Leroy D. Evans Jr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

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