Algene Howard

Algene Howard, 78, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his residence in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, April 13, from 5:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 14 at Whitehall Church in Louisville, Mississippi, with Reverend Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Whitehall Cemetery. Algene was born in Louisville on December 28, 1946, to Sam and Ruth Howard. He was a carpenter and enjoyed building things. Algene was a prankster; he enjoyed playing jokes on everyone and was always fun to be around. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing; and he loved to watch westerns and enjoyed listening to Hank Williams. Algene dearly loved his family and enjoyed visiting with them; especially at meal time! His faithful companion, Chico, will surely miss his best friend. Algene is survived by his wife, Catherine Howard of Kosciusko; and three sons: Clinton Howard (Sara) of Louisville; Michael Howard of Choctaw County, Mississippi; and Jason Howard (Rose) also of Louisville; and three stepsons: Micheal Pilgrim (Kerry) of Huntsville, Alabama; Timothy Pilgrim (Mary) of Hollywood, South Carolina; and Terrence Pilgrim of Kosciusko. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw“ to his nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Algene also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ruth Howard Kelly; two sisters-in-law, Susie Howard and Sandy Pope; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Pugh (Tena), Ronnie Turner (Mia), and Mark Turner; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ruth Howard; first wife, Patricia Sisson Howard; second wife, Julie Ann Turner Howard; and four brothers, Tony Howard, Danny Howard, Lee Howar, Leo Howard; and his brother-in-law, Kevin Pope. Serving as pallbearers are Brett Pope, Baily Pope, Brandon Pope, Justin Howard, Caden Howard, Jerime Howard, Cody Howard, and Timothy Denman. Honorary pallbearers are Micheal Pilgrim and Terrence Pilgrim. Memorials in honor of Algene may be given to Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Algene Howard

December 28, 1946 - April 10, 2025

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December 28, 1946 - April 10, 2025

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