Woodard Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Bishop Albrey Howard

Bishop Albrey Maurice Howard, a beloved and nurturing Son, Father, Father-In-Law, Brother, Uncle, Son-In-Law, Pastor and Friend, heard the voice of God and answered the call on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Surrounded by family, he transitioned from human labor to reward, as his legacy lives on in the lives of so many whom he touched and were forever graced by his presence. Affectionately known to all who knew and loved him as "Al' - a caring, cheerful and vivacious personality, he could fill a room with happiness and bring smiles and delight even to a distant stranger.

Albrey was born in Greensboro, NC on August 9, 1962, to the late Franklin R. Howard and Dorothy Mae Demps. He graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1980, where he ran track, was a member of the wrestling team, and ROTC. He later graduated from Waterson Diesel College in Charlotte, NC. After 34 years of service, he retired as a Mail Transport Driver from 10 Roads Express. Later in life, he became Owner and Operator of Franklin Courier Service.

Albrey loved God with his whole heart and served faithfully as Pastor of The Greater Grace Apostolic Holiness Church in Greensboro. His walk with God began at Faith Hope and Charity, where he was reared from a very young age. He was a faithful servant of God and advocate in the Churches and community, providing weekly Wednesday Free Lunches, Annual Book-Bag and School Supply give aways. His joy was attending church, studying the Word of God, fellowshipping with Saints and Friends, fishing and celebrating Annual Family and Friends Day at Lake McIntosh.

Albrey is preceded in death by his wife of 19 years, Evangelist Twala McNair-Howard; his father, Franklin R. Howard; and a brother, Christopher Caviness.

His memories and love will always be cherished by his loving children; Tamaria Richmond (Romond), Denzel Howard, mother; Dorothy M. Demps, all of Greensboro, NC; siblings; Chinita Howard of Chapel Hill, NC, Choona Howell (Norris) of Greensboro, NC, Anthony Caviness (Rhonda) of Kernersville, NC, Ebony Caviness of Greensboro, NC Rodney Douglas (Dionne) of Philadelphia, PA, Jeffrey Douglas (Kemi) of Elon, NC, Kevin Douglas of Greensboro, NC and mother-in-law; Evangelist Louise McNair. A host of nieces and nephews who he loved dearly; Roxanne, Jenea, Jasmine, Essence, Jamelia, Phillip, Corey, Destinee, Kiara, Damitriah, Imani; and great nieces and nephews; Nyree, Devon, Demi and Bruce.

There will be a public viewing held for him on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Woodard Funeral Home. His funeral will be held 1:00PM on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Jesus Is The Answer for Holy Ghost Tabernacle, 5723 Eckerson Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. Family visitation will start at 12:30PM. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.

Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. **Woodard Funeral Home is not affiliated with any other funeral home.

Guest Book

Condolences to Chinita Howard and family on the loss of her dear brother and best friend, Al. He was a very kind person who loved his family and everyone. He's at home now with the Lord and has done away with the sickness. Praying for you all during this time. Sincerely, Ayanna Daugherty and Family

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To All The Late Bishop Albrey Howard's Family. I am sorry to hear of the death of your loved one The Late Bishop Albrey Howard. I love you all, especially my beloved Christian buddies Choona, Chinita, and your loved one The Late Bishop Albrey Howard, my Facebook friend. I have always loved each of you. I send my condolences, heartfelt prayers, empathy, concerns, love, and my deepest sympathy of my long-time friend, and brother, whom I knew to be a just, kind, and wonderful man and a great guy. May our supreme most high benevolent, loving, kind, merciful, gracious, and caring Heavenly Father God and His Son, our supreme most high benevolent, loving, kind, merciful, gracious, and caring Elder Brother, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, bless, comfort, and keep you and all the family of my long time friend, and brother, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard. I love you all, especially my beloved Christian buddies Choona, Chinita, and your loved one The Late Bishop Albrey Howard. I have always loved each of you. I pray that God will continue to keep each of you strong and give each of you the needed comfort, strength, consolation, and understanding that it is appointed in this life to man to die once. I pray that God will continue to give each of you assurance from His Holy Word and from friends that will take each of you through this time of crisis, sorrow, grief, and shared loss because death is not a friend in itself. But, death is not a period but a comma in the story of life, which pauses for a greater life to come. Congratulations to your loved one, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard. His troubles are all over. He has finished his course. Truly, your loved one, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard, having placed himself in God's desired responsibility, will be missed. May God continue to supply your needs, comfort you in your hour of grief and sorrow, and bless each of you in your loved one's, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard's void and absence as if your loved one, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard was still around, as you pick up the pieces and get on with your own lives and daily cares, to make it into God's Kingdom, when your time comes. Your loved one, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard will be missed. May he rest in peace. We all shall meet again. When Jesus Christ returns to this earth, in your loved one's, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard's next waking moment of consciousness, your loved one, The Late Bishop Albrey Howard will find himself completely healed according to the word of God, and finally see, live, and be with God.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bishop Oscar Johnson & Mother Nancy Johnson & Gods House of Deliverance Church

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May you now rest in peace. I send my deepest sympathy to the family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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