James Howard was born August 14, 1955, in Mayesville, Lee County, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Pauline Wilson Howard. James was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina. James worked several jobs throughout his career including, Capital Foam, H&R Metals, Hannahs Grill and ultimately, Santee Print, where he worked for over twenty-five (25) years until his retirement. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Harvin Howard; and brother, Herbert Howard. James departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Mcleod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee in Florence, South Carolina. James leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Nathaniel Privott, Piscataway, New Jersey, Demar Charles, Jersey City, New Jersey, Tameka (Patrick) Howard of Sumter, South Carolina, Tequan Small of Jersey City, New Jersey, Marcell Robinson of Jersey City, New Jersey and Janiyah Cooper of Sumter, South Carolina; nine grandchildren in which he cared for, Saniyah McMurrion, Raekwon Howard, Ozhane Howard, Lawanika Rhodes, Avian Rhodes, Shyheim Logan, D'mani Nelson, Heaven Small and Tylajah Small; one great-great grandson, Rah'mir Howard; one brother, Johnny Howard of Mayesville, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.