J.T. Howard

J.T. Howard, a resident of Dewar, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Dewar, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. He was born August 20, 1949, in Palo Pinto, Texas, to Sidney Hardy Howard and Billie M. (McGaugh) Davis.

J.T. proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He loved hunting and fishing, and he worked for Polyvision as a steel worker for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pennie Howard; his son, James Thomas Howard; his parents, Sidney Howard, Billie Davis, and Bobby Davis; and his sister-in-law, Sue Howard.

J.T. is survived by his daughter, Krystal Rogers and husband Bryan, of Dewar; four grandchildren, Alexandra Edwards and husband Bryan of Okmulgee, James Tyler Howard and wife Mikaela of Henryetta, Jonathan Howard of Tulsa, and Ashley Howard of Eufaula; and seven great-grandchildren, Addison Edwards, Brian Edwards, Carson Edwards, Georgia Howard, James Howard, Preacher Howard, and Ava Howard. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon Huxtable and husband Lindy; his brother, Marles Howard; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A memorial service is scheduled at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at Henryetta Civic Center.

Cremation arrangements by Integrity Funeral Service.