Lonnie L. Howard, of Gulfport, MS (formerly of La Plata, MD) passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 after a long illness. Lonnie attended Davis High School, North Carolina and received a degree from the University of Maryland. He was a retired veteran from the United States Air Force and from the Department of Defense.

Lonnie was an excellent cook and loved to provide big dinners for his family. He was a strong, independent, courageous and fun-loving spirit who could always find something good in everybody. His friendly manner and loving care will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, H. Louise Howard; five sisters, Helene Holloway, Elaine Holloway, Lois Caffey and Cecilia Holloway; and one brother, Christopher Holloway; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Johnson and Angelica Stewart; one brother-in-law, E. Allen Steward and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.