Algene was born in Louisville on December 28, 1946, to Sam and Ruth Howard. He was a carpenter and enjoyed building things. Algene was a prankster; he enjoyed playing jokes on everyone and was always fun to be around. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing; and he loved to watch westerns and enjoyed listening to Hank Williams. Algene dearly loved his family and enjoyed visiting with them; especially at meal time! His faithful companion, Chico, will surely miss his best friend.
Algene is survived by his wife, Catherine Howard of Kosciusko; and three sons: Clinton Howard (Sara) of Louisville; Michael Howard of Choctaw County, Mississippi; and Jason Howard (Rose) also of Louisville; and three stepsons: Micheal Pilgrim (Kerry) of Huntsville, Alabama; Timothy Pilgrim (Mary) of Hollywood, South Carolina; and Terrence Pilgrim of Kosciusko. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw“ to his nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Algene also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ruth Howard Kelly; two sisters-in-law, Susie Howard and Sandy Pope; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Pugh (Tena) and Ronnie Turner (Mia); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ruth Howard; first wife, Patricia Sisson Howard; second wife, Julie Ann Turner Howard; and four brothers, Tony Howard, Danny Howard, Lee Howard and Leo Howard.
Serving as pallbearers are Brett Pope, Baily Pope, Brandon Pope, Justin Howard, Caden Howard, Jerime Howard, Cody Howard, and Timothy Denman. Honorary pallbearers are Micheal Pilgrim and Terrence Pilgrim. Memorials in honor of Algene may be given to Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org.
