Al Howard

Alva (Al) Allen Howard 78, of Hurricane, West Virginia passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 13, 2024. The son of the late Green Adam and Ruby Hoskins Howard, he was born in Hulen, Kentucky on February 11, 1946. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry W. Howard and a Grandson. A class of 1973 graduate from the University of Kentucky, he remained true to his Kentucky Wildcats. Al is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty three years, Judith Howard; children: Dana Howard of Scott Depot, WV, Allen (Amber) Howard of Hurricane, WV and Meghan (Mike) Hutchinson of Scott Depot, WV; and his loving sister, Henrietta Robinson of Washington, IN. Al’s legacy will live on in his children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Co-Owner of Metal Center Recycling, Al was a United States Air Force Veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was a forty seven year member of the Masonic Fraternity, a forty six year member of the Scottish Rite having obtained his 33rd Degree, a thirteen year member of the Hurricane Chapter #116 Order of the Eastern Star. A faithful and selfless servant of his community, he served for three years as President of The Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation. Al served Putnam County and the City of Hurricane for nearly two decades. He served Putnam County as a member of the Putnam County Development Authority and PROTEC Board and the City of Hurricane, as a member of the Sewer Board and City Council. Funeral Service for Al will be 4:30pm Saturday May 18th, 2024 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane, West Virginia with Pastor Brad Joseph officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Howard Family Cemetery in Bell County Kentucky. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00pm until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Al’s name to: The Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation Rite Care Clinic at Marshall University PO Box 294 Huntington, WV 25707. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the family.

Al Howard

February 11, 1946 - May 13, 2024