Portrait of Jack Wilder Howard

Obituary · Fairhope, AL

Jack Wilder Howard

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Jack was a avid fisherman, lover of Alabama football, and a frequent traveler.

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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jack Wilder Howard of Fairhope, AL.

What follows is written with love, by those who knew him best.

Honor is not a word lightly given. Jack earned it.

Jack Wilder Howard, 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on May 4, 2026. Mr. Howard served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He retired from Bellsouth telecommunications with 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, lover of Alabama football, and a frequent traveler. Most of all, he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack W Howard Sr., Daughter, Alexis Colinne Howard, and Son, Timothy Nathaniel Howard. He is survived by his loving wife, Colinne Calame Howard. Daughters, Ashley Colinne Howard, Jacolinne Howard Connick(Sawyer), and Victoria Faith Howard. Son, Ted Blumenstein(Anke). Granddaughters, Alannah Givens Andrews (Braxton), and Emma Blumenstein. Great Grandson, Parker Andrews. Great granddaughter, Emma Andrews. Mother, Billie Jean Howard. Sister, Carol Howard Willison(Ed). Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

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