Bobby Edward Howard, 55, of Morehead City died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Post Acute Medical Speciality Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC.
The family had a private viewing.
He is survived by his children, Lawrence Willian Downes III, MO and Elisa Downes, Newport, NC; brother, James Matthew Howard, Jr.,Kinston, NC; sisters, Linda Freeman, Hubert, NC, Deborah Becton, Havelock, NC, Kim Gaskill Chensue, Morehead, NC.
To the family of Bobby Howard: We got to know Bobby during our early years of teaching at Havelock High School. He was just a good old soul that everyone instantly liked. We are so sorry for your loss. - Patrick and Carol Moore Blackstock
My husband Mike and I had the pleasure of working with Bobby during our years at Carteret General, I considered him a gentle giant. He had a big laugh and an infectious smile. We are sorry to learn of his passing may God bless his family in this time of sadness. Diana & Mike Alberti
Our condolences to family and friends. Bobby was like a brother and enjoyed sitting with Mother when Dee asked. Traveling to hear good singing, going out to eat a good meal or sitting at Dee's watching a TV show brought Bobby great pleasure. We are heart broken and will forever cherish his memory. Your healing has come thy good and faithful servant! Valery F. Kelley, Deborah Frazier and family Havelock, NC
I was so hurt last week when I heard I had lost another dear buddy of mine and a good ex-coworker and a wonderful friend that always knew how to make someone smile but the joy you brought into a room when you walked in it . My prayers go out to the family n friends . He was a great loss but God needed him another soldier to watch over his children on earth. Mr. Bobby you truly will be missed but never ever will you be forgotten . Rest easy my friend !!! Your friend , Sara Guthrie
Bobby was a kind and gentle person very humble. I'm gonna miss him. I could always get a laugh out of him when I would call him Mr Brown. He was family to me.
To my family. Everyone has memory of our baby brother. My memory goes deep. I am happy because my brother accepted God as his personal savior. He loved God and God loved him . My proud moment came when he became a Deacon. I'm going miss him in the morning services. I'm going him calling me sis. He's resting now and that makes me content. May God all of my family
I was so heartbroken when I heard the news about Bobby. My heart goes out to his family.
Uncle Bobby! You were the closest thing of a dad in my life! I will never forget you, how could I? I never imagined you leaving earth so soon at such a young age. My fondest memory is always having a pinch war in church and continuing after service. You comical character after church functions were hilarious!! Thank you for wanting to take me to Swansboro with you just to go through a junkyard. I love you forever and always!!!!!! To my uncle from your youngest niece Raelyce Taylor aka (ray gene)
Bobby you will be miss ... LOVE YOU
Linda, Deborah, and family. I'm sorry to read of your love ones passing. Lift your eyes to the hills, from whence comes your help. Your help comes from the LORD. Praying for and thinking of you during this time. Reta Frazier
To Linda and family, please accept my sincere condolences. May your fond memories and the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time. Bobby was a really nice person, and he always had a big smile and kind word. -Lois Frazier Murphy #classof1983 Rest in peace classmate.
sister kim the love he gave to others and the concern that he lelf behind but i remember the good times we share together in 2014 sleep on bobby take your rest we love you but god love you best he gona miss his family that he loved and sister kim when i look at you i will remember your brother
To the family so sorry for your loss may god bless you all in your time of need. Danielle George and family
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