Wilbert Austin Howard

Wilbert (Ricky) Howard departed this earth on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in an automobile accident. Beloved husband of Tiffany Howard. Devoted father of Roushan and Racquel Howard, Renanda, Ricky, Diamond, Direll, Ruby, Jeremiah, Ashley and Crystal McClure, Destinee Spears, Samaria Houston and Willis Howard. Loving son of Hattie Howard. Stepson of Nancy Howard. Brother of Victor (Theresa) Howard, Debbie Howard, Joseph Howard, III (companion Liz), Devin (Stephanie) Howard, Sr., Myron (Cherlyn) Rogers, Clarence (Shannon) Howard, Brenda (John) Houston, and Kendra (Darren) Honor. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and love ones. Life will never be the same without him. Age: 49 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of The Tabernacle Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at The Tabernacle Church, 355 Sala Ave. Westwego, La. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com