James Dean (Jim) Howard

James Dean (Jim) Howard, age 77 of Dawsonville, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gerldine Ryder, Betty Ward, and Kathleen Caine.

Survivors include his children, Pam and Dave Holloway of Lawrenceville, Keith and Carol Howard of Palm Harbor, FL, Trina and David Blackwell of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Sean and Ami Roach of Dacula, Justin and Emily Roach of Auburn, Kevin and Faith Blackwell of Lilburn, Brandon and Laura Howard of Savannah, Josh Blackwell of Lawrenceville; great grandchildren, Rachel Mackenzie Roach, Will Cottier