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Howard, James Ray

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James Ray Howard died, at age 82, from complications of Parkinson's disease, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born June 7, 1934 in Iowa to George and Bessie Howard. After his grade school years in Cedar Rapids the family moved to Normal, Illinois where he attended University High School and Illinois State University. He met his wife, Shirley, in the high school band and they were married for 62 years. They were in the motel business from 1955 to 1966 and then Jim began his career in the paint business.  The family moved to Richardson in 1978 and he worked for True Value Hardware until his retirement, often traveling internationally. Music was an important part of his life, he played trumpet in the Dallas New Horizons band until he was no longer able. Automobiles were his second love, he traveled from Chicago to Santa Monica on Route 66 twice with groups from England.  He and C.E. Butridge prepared their 1936 Buick and participated two years in the Great American Race from coast to coast. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Dennis Howard (Kitt), Susan Schwaebler (Steve), Cindy Sheets (Billy), David Howard; 3 granddaughters, Brittany Leamy (Ryan), Jacelyn Rosebrock (Von), and Jillian Sheets. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on October 22, 2016 at Arapaho United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations made to Parkinson Voice Project, 646 N. Coit #2250, Richardson, TX 75080 would be appreciated. Please leave condolences and share memories on this website.

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  1. Bruce and Margaret Reinbolt says:

    Shirley, we just heard about your loss and wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We both remember him very fondly, also you of course, and often think back on the fun times that we had together. Love and our very best to all of you.

    Bruce and Margaret Reinbolt

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, we just heard about your loss and wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We both remember him very fondly, also you of course, and often think back on the fun times that we had together. Love and our very best to all of you.

  2. Nancy & Ira Lewis says:

    Sweet Shirley and Sue, Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Jim. sending our prayers and love on the loss of your dear Jim. Nancy & Ira Lewis

    Nancy & Ira Lewis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Sweet Shirley and Sue, Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Jim. sending our prayers and love on the loss of your dear Jim. Nancy & Ira Lewis

  3. Christie Hobbs Davis says:

    I was so sad to hear this news about Jim. My thoughts are with you, Shirley, and the whole family. Sending prayers and hugs!!

    Christie Hobbs Davis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was so sad to hear this news about Jim. My thoughts are with you, Shirley, and the whole family. Sending prayers and hugs!!

  4. Denise Blaser says:

    Heaven received another sweet and gentle soul. My prayers are with my dear friend Sue and her entire family during this difficult time.

    Denise Blaser

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Heaven received another sweet and gentle soul. My prayers are with my dear friend Sue and her entire family during this difficult time.

  5. Kim Grogan says:

    My heart and thoughts are with you all.

    Kim Grogan

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My heart and thoughts are with you all.

  6. Vernon and Ardis Bang says:

    We will miss your ever present smile. I enjoyed talking cars with you because you were a walking encyclopedia. Another good Iowa boy.

    Vernon and Ardis Bang

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We will miss your ever present smile. I enjoyed talking cars with you because you were a walking encyclopedia. Another good Iowa boy.

  7. Patricia Roberts says:

    You will be missed by all at the RPD. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

    Patricia Roberts

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    You will be missed by all at the RPD. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

  8. Jeannine & Gary Gibbs says:

    Jim was a lovely person — always volunteering at the church, delightful at social events and always greeting everyone with that great smile!

    Jeannine & Gary Gibbs

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jim was a lovely person -- always volunteering at the church, delightful at social events and always greeting everyone with that great smile!

  9. Vernon and Ardis Bang says:

    We will certainly miss Jim. Especially his ready smile. I enjoyed talking cars with him. He was special to us since was he was a fellow Iowan.

    Vernon and Ardis Bang

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We will certainly miss Jim. Especially his ready smile. I enjoyed talking cars with him. He was special to us since was he was a fellow Iowan.

  10. Jacky Russell says:

    I enjoyed visiting with Jim over the past years. He was a 1st class person.

    Jacky Russell

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I enjoyed visiting with Jim over the past years. He was a 1st class person.

  11. Meredith Watkins says:

    Shirley, I had just met you at National Night Out when you told me about Jim’s membership as a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS). He was such a valuable and committed volunteer for the Richardson Police Dept. We appreciate all of his hard work and his time — more than 1,000 hours over the 9 years that he supported the police. Thank you so much. He will be missed.

    Meredith Watkins

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, I had just met you at National Night Out when you told me about Jim's membership as a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS). He was such a valuable and committed volunteer for the Richardson Police Dept. We appreciate all of his hard work and his time -- more than 1,000 hours over the 9 years that he supported the police. Thank you so much. He will be missed.

  12. Gladys Wende says:

    I am so sorry you have lost such a great guy. At least he has relief from his suffering, but there is a hole in our hearts. I enjoyed knowing Jim.

    Gladys Wende

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I am so sorry you have lost such a great guy. At least he has relief from his suffering, but there is a hole in our hearts. I enjoyed knowing Jim.

  13. John and Deb Clement says:

    Such a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and grandfather which will be missed by his loving family and friends. Thinking of all of you and sending our love and deepest sympathy.

    John and Deb Clement

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Such a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and grandfather which will be missed by his loving family and friends. Thinking of all of you and sending our love and deepest sympathy.

  14. Glenn and Joy Page says:

    Shirley, Glenn and I are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We remember so many very sweet occasions when you and Jim were with us, especially the Elbe River trip in Germany. Know that you are in our prayers. Much love, Glenn and Joy

    Glenn and Joy Page

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, Glenn and I are so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We remember so many very sweet occasions when you and Jim were with us, especially the Elbe River trip in Germany. Know that you are in our prayers. Much love, Glenn and Joy

  15. Dinty Moore says:

    Jim was always there with a smile…a true gentleman.

    Dinty Moore

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jim was always there with a smile...a true gentleman.

  16. Sandy Laudet says:

    RIP Jim. You were a good friend & partner in the VIPS program at the Richardson Police Department.

    Sandy Laudet

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    RIP Jim. You were a good friend & partner in the VIPS program at the Richardson Police Department.

16 thoughts on “Howard, James Ray”

  1. Bruce and Margaret Reinbolt

    Shirley, we just heard about your loss and wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We both remember him very fondly, also you of course, and often think back on the fun times that we had together. Love and our very best to all of you.

    Bruce and Margaret Reinbolt

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, we just heard about your loss and wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We both remember him very fondly, also you of course, and often think back on the fun times that we had together. Love and our very best to all of you.

  2. Nancy & Ira Lewis

    Sweet Shirley and Sue, Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Jim. sending our prayers and love on the loss of your dear Jim. Nancy & Ira Lewis

    Nancy & Ira Lewis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Sweet Shirley and Sue, Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Jim. sending our prayers and love on the loss of your dear Jim. Nancy & Ira Lewis

  3. Christie Hobbs Davis

    I was so sad to hear this news about Jim. My thoughts are with you, Shirley, and the whole family. Sending prayers and hugs!!

    Christie Hobbs Davis

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was so sad to hear this news about Jim. My thoughts are with you, Shirley, and the whole family. Sending prayers and hugs!!

  4. Heaven received another sweet and gentle soul. My prayers are with my dear friend Sue and her entire family during this difficult time.

    Denise Blaser

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Heaven received another sweet and gentle soul. My prayers are with my dear friend Sue and her entire family during this difficult time.

  5. My heart and thoughts are with you all.

    Kim Grogan

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My heart and thoughts are with you all.

  6. Vernon and Ardis Bang

    We will miss your ever present smile. I enjoyed talking cars with you because you were a walking encyclopedia. Another good Iowa boy.

    Vernon and Ardis Bang

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We will miss your ever present smile. I enjoyed talking cars with you because you were a walking encyclopedia. Another good Iowa boy.

  7. Patricia Roberts

    You will be missed by all at the RPD. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

    Patricia Roberts

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    You will be missed by all at the RPD. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

  8. Jeannine & Gary Gibbs

    Jim was a lovely person — always volunteering at the church, delightful at social events and always greeting everyone with that great smile!

    Jeannine & Gary Gibbs

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jim was a lovely person -- always volunteering at the church, delightful at social events and always greeting everyone with that great smile!

  9. Vernon and Ardis Bang

    We will certainly miss Jim. Especially his ready smile. I enjoyed talking cars with him. He was special to us since was he was a fellow Iowan.

    Vernon and Ardis Bang

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We will certainly miss Jim. Especially his ready smile. I enjoyed talking cars with him. He was special to us since was he was a fellow Iowan.

  10. I enjoyed visiting with Jim over the past years. He was a 1st class person.

    Jacky Russell

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I enjoyed visiting with Jim over the past years. He was a 1st class person.

  11. Meredith Watkins

    Shirley, I had just met you at National Night Out when you told me about Jim’s membership as a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS). He was such a valuable and committed volunteer for the Richardson Police Dept. We appreciate all of his hard work and his time — more than 1,000 hours over the 9 years that he supported the police. Thank you so much. He will be missed.

    Meredith Watkins

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, I had just met you at National Night Out when you told me about Jim's membership as a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS). He was such a valuable and committed volunteer for the Richardson Police Dept. We appreciate all of his hard work and his time -- more than 1,000 hours over the 9 years that he supported the police. Thank you so much. He will be missed.

  12. I am so sorry you have lost such a great guy. At least he has relief from his suffering, but there is a hole in our hearts. I enjoyed knowing Jim.

    Gladys Wende

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I am so sorry you have lost such a great guy. At least he has relief from his suffering, but there is a hole in our hearts. I enjoyed knowing Jim.

  13. John and Deb Clement

    Such a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and grandfather which will be missed by his loving family and friends. Thinking of all of you and sending our love and deepest sympathy.

    John and Deb Clement

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Such a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and grandfather which will be missed by his loving family and friends. Thinking of all of you and sending our love and deepest sympathy.

  14. Glenn and Joy Page

    Shirley, Glenn and I are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We remember so many very sweet occasions when you and Jim were with us, especially the Elbe River trip in Germany. Know that you are in our prayers. Much love, Glenn and Joy

    Glenn and Joy Page

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Shirley, Glenn and I are so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We remember so many very sweet occasions when you and Jim were with us, especially the Elbe River trip in Germany. Know that you are in our prayers. Much love, Glenn and Joy

  15. Jim was always there with a smile…a true gentleman.

    Dinty Moore

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jim was always there with a smile...a true gentleman.

  16. RIP Jim. You were a good friend & partner in the VIPS program at the Richardson Police Department.

    Sandy Laudet

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    RIP Jim. You were a good friend & partner in the VIPS program at the Richardson Police Department.

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