John Sherman Howard

John Sherman Howard, 69 of Loyall, KY passed away Sunday morning of October 19, 2025 at Harlan ARH hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Harlan, KY

John is preceded in death by his infant son Kyle Jacob Howard, father Sherman Howard, Jr, mother Ruth Lowery Howard, and Benny Taylor.

John is survived by, Ed Taylor (Lisa), Justin Taylor (Leslie), Cody Taylor, Lauren Brown (Josh), Denise (sissy) Taylor, Desta Taylor, Leah Taylor, Freddie Farmer, Amanda Moore, Shannon Johnson, Eddie Metcalf (Brenda) and his special fur baby "Toby".

Special friends Delbert Stephens, Chip Barton, Gordon Barton, Lonnie Burkhart, Bob Richards, Tim Griffey, Lanny Howard and Owen E. Petrey, Jr.

John was a graduate of James. A Cawood High School and went on to make a career in the coal and construction industry. Carpentry was his calling, he could build or fix anything. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the mountains and anywhere around the water. A gun enthusiast and loved all things antique and collectibles. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 516 Loyall, KY and proud supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.

Per John’s wishes the family will host a private ceremony at a later date.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Harlan County Animal Shelter. https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=P3qg1Rwf0Q8h1ZXU0M6ZqFk8ofpRSFtd1LEj_a2q6321X6PwTAhKhONS6UHd_UgPeNfMV0xxDBot_CMe 

Please feel free to leave a condolence or memory at www.aljfh.com

John Shermon Howard is in the care of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home.