Bobby Daren Howard, 61, of Verda departed this life on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence. Born May 28, 1962 in Harlan County, he had lived here all of his life. Bobby believed in the Baptist faith and was a member of the Turner Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Johnson and Juneavee Howard Martin; two brothers, Gary Howard and Clayton Johnson; and a sister, Roberta Napier.
Survivors include two children, Whitney L. Gerhold, Harlan; and Reggie Cottrell, Verda; three brothers, Roger Howard and wife, Paulette, Pathfork; Eddie Howard, Evarts; and Richard Howard and wife, Amy, Dalton, GA; one sister, Teresa Howard, Pathfork; eleven grandchildren, Chelsea Cottrell, Reggie Cottrell, Jr., Tori Wynn, Lexi Cottrell, Hannah Gilbert, Haliley Gilbert, Gillis Gilbert IV, Isaac Gilbert, Ethan Gilbert, Akira Hopkins and Tanaisa Cottrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 until 9 pm at the Turner Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11 am at the Turner Baptist Church with the Reverend Jerry Kirby officiating.
Burial will follow in the Howard Cemetery at Rosspoint with Bobby's family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby Howard.