Lloyd Lee Howerton was born on September 27, 1945, in Clarksville, Virginia, the
Cedar Grove community, also known as “Sudan”. He is the second son of Edna Lee
Smith Howerton and Elisha Howerton. His formative years were spent in both “Sudan”
and the general Clarksville area.
He attended Cedar Grove Elementary School from first grade to seventh grade. He
attended West End High School, graduating in 1963. From there he went to Richmond,
Virginia where he worked, and attended Virginia State College. and enrolled and
completed Barber College. After completing his studies, he went to Washington, DC
where he first worked as a barber in Spott’s Barbershop. Later, he purchased the shop
and remained its owner until October 13, 2023. During this period, he attended DC
Teacher’s College (University of The District of Columbia) and received his bachelor’s
degree. Later, he attended Howard University where he majored in Business
Administration. Returning to now, UDC, he continued his matriculation and received his
Master of Business Administration.
His entrepreneurial pursuits included the purchase of real estate in Washington, DC and
Clarksville, Virginia. As an active member of the community, he joined 19 th Street
Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Most recently, he attended Greater New St. Paul
Baptist Church. He became a member of the Masonic Brotherhood. He was invited to
participate in various civic and social activities as well.
Lloyd is lovingly remembered by his wife Virginia Bowers Howerton and his children
Virgil (deceased) Cheryl, Lloyd Jr. (Stacy) Timi_(Stephan), Voncea(Clinton), Dax (Marie)
Gonzalez, and Garrett Lloyd. He always had a close relationship with his brothers and
sisters, Elisha (Marge), Jacquatha (deceased)(Roger McKay),Linda (deceased),
Larry(deceased), Marvin (deceased), Mary, Lonnie (Murilyn) and Edna, whom he
lovingly called “Punkin.” Lloyd was blessed to have 12 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren. He also has numerous other relatives
and friends who will remember him with love. He felt especially close to his sisters and
brothers in-law.
Lloyd was also considered a “stand-up” guy. He never wavered or failed to confront any
issue. He could always be counted on in a crisis. He had many strong convictions,
primarily treating others as he wished to be treated. He considered everyone to be
equal in importance, accepting everyone he knew for whom they were. He also lent a
helping hand wherever he could. He believed in the Christian ethic; all men are created
equal.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Date of Funeral: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Family Hour: 10:00AM

Funeral Service: 11:00AM

Place: Cedar Grove Baptist Church #2; Clarksville, VA