John Verdi Howard. June 25, 1936 – February 21, 2024
John Verdi Howard passed on February 21, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and his
faithful Golden Retriever, Bella, a GRRA rescue. John was a man of diverse passions. He loved
the outdoors, gardening, playing the piano, jogging, and boating on Lake Lanier. Known for his
unshakable honesty, selflessness and his love for engaging conversations, John was a great
debater who cherished the exchange of ideas. Family and friends will remember John as a kind,
fair, and deeply loving man who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate
enough to know him.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 23 rd from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Tam’s
Backstage in Cumming, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the
American Heart Association or The Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA).
To view John’s full obituary.
https://www.ingramfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-howard
Organized by GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF ATLANTA
501(c)(3) Public Charity · EIN 58-2186090
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