Services for James R. Howard, 78, of Troy, who died Friday, July 2, 2004 at his home will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Skeen Funeral Home Chapel in Troy with Rev. Steve Rascoe officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy under the direction of Skeen Funeral Home of Troy.

Visitation will be one hour prior the service on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Mr. Howard was born December 13, 1925 in Troy. Before retiring he was an Elementary Principal and school teacher in the Florida public school system. He was a members of the Anna Norton Lodge #569 in Banks for over 50 years and he was a member of Park Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Howard and Ruth Thomas Howard.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Johnson Howard of Troy; son, Dr. Robert J. Howard of Troy; brother John C. Howard of Troy; sister, Nancy Howard of Columbus, Ga.; grandchildren, Melissa Howard, Douglas Howard, Patricia Howard, Michael Howard; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be made to Park Memorial United Methodist Church in Troy.