06/15/2026
Alvin “Al” Howard, 88, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Center.
His wishes were to be cremated.
Born May 23, 1938, Al is the son of George Henry Howard and Maysie Von Parrott Howard. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. Al worked as a carpenter in his uncle’s building contracting business in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1960 until 1966. He moved his family to Floydada, Texas, where he started his own flying service. Al owned and operated Howards Flying Service for 21 years before moving to Tenaha, Texas in 1987.
He is survived by:
Wife, Claudine Howard of Tenaha
Children:
Kathy Howard Reid of Lubbock
Deanne Lynn Howard of Lubbock
Henry Paul Howard and wife Evelyn of Harker Heights
Michael Wilson and wife Peggy of Tenaha
Glenda Wilson Johnson and husband Larry of Hobbs, New Mexico
Lea Wilson Cassell and husband Mike of Center
Grandchildren:
Jason (Kim) Reid of Lubbock
Aaron (Erica) Reid of Fort Worth
David Reid of Lubbock
Matt (Jenna) Reid of Lubbock
Damien Howard of Lubbock
Holly Wilson of Jackson
Colton Wilson (Nataley) of Center
Amanda (Jason) Weldy of Hobbs, New Mexico
Ty (Yadi)Johnson of Hobbs, New Mexico
Sheridan Cassell of Center
Jayton (Brayden) Scarborough of Center
Connor Cassell of Center
Melanie Milinarich of Harker Heights
Lauren Mahl of Lone Tree, Colorado
Haley Howard
23 great-grandchildren
Sister, Joann Condit of Arizona
Sisters-in-Law:
Chonita Howard of California
Maxine and Raimon Collins of Logansport, Louisiana
Marie Rascoe of Colorado
Preceded in death by his son, Eugene Howard; parents, George Henry Howard and Maysie Von Parrott Howard; and brother, Steve Howard.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
