James Edward "Eddie" Howard age 56 of Minor, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was a Graduate of Minor High School, was Born and Raised in Minor on Roller Coaster Hill. He was preceded in death by his Parents, James Earl Howard, Sr. and Betty Sue Howard; Sister, Sheila McGuire and Brother, James Earl Howard, Jr. He is survived by Two Sisters, Wanda Hendrix (Lee), Cindy Hart; Two Brothers, John Wayne Howard and Steven Earl Howard (Becky). Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17th at Bell Forestdale Chapel with Burial to follow at Village Falls Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Smart Officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of service. Bell Funeral Home Forestdale directing.