Rev. Berl Howard, age 82 of the Marlow Community passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was born November 26, 1929.He was an ordained minister since 1958 and was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church for several years. He retired from Cook's Pest Control.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nola Wilson Howard; parents, George & Flonnie Mae Howard; brother, Carl Howard.

Survivors:

Sons: Rev. Rick Howard & wife Nina of Jacksboro
Garry Howard & wife Florenda of Speedwell
Donnie Howard & wife Billie of Clinton

Grandchildren: April Oxendine & husband Daniel of Jacksboro
Rev. Matt Howard & wife Keisha of Caryville
Rev. Justin Howard & wife Christy of Andersonville
Gabe Howard & wife Joni of Clinton
Ami Jo Childress & husband Rev. Matt of Jacksboro
Lea Gibson & husband Josh of Jacksboro
10 Great-grandchildren

Sister: Opal Bean of Clinton

Several nieces & nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Cherry Bottom Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Bridges and Rev. Lonnie Dison officiating.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 16th at 11:00AM at Long Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.