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.
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