Arthur William Howard Jr.

THE OBITUARY Arthur William Howard Jr. departed this life, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born; on August 5, 1955, in Charlottesville, VA to his parents, Arthur William Howard, Sr., and Helena E. Brock Howard. He received his primary education from the Charlottesville Public School system and graduated from Lane High School (City of Charlottesville). Arthur was baptized and became a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, in, Charlottesville at an early age where he was in the junior choir and junior usher. After graduating from high school, Arthur spent a few years: at Piedmont Community College. He worked, at the University of Virginia in the mailroom and in the hospital shipping department for over 35 years. He· retired' from the University of Virginia in 2005. A baseball and softball player, Arthur, played for many years: in Charlottesville. He also loved to fish and ride his bike around Charlottesville and Richmond, VA. He was an alumni of the Healing Place in Richmond, VA. He would reach out and support men of all ages, within the community by introducing, them to a new way of life through recovery and a new relationship, with a higher power: He gave this love, compassion, empathy, knowledge, and life experieces to mentor men who were recently re leased from incarceration and homelessness, through his gift of giving. Arthur was someone who had a wealth of information and added value to those, who lost his way through society. He often shared with, them how life did change when he discovered a new way of life and become a new producttve member of society. A dedicated and committed sports fan, Arthur Jr. loved His "Pittsburg Steelers." Arthur Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Cherese Howard; a sister, Algretta Pilgrim- Moore (Anthony);, two nephews; Brenyon Pilgrim: and John Golden, Jr.; six grandnieces; and nephews. And a host of other family and friends Additional family includes his childhood friend and family members Shelton Brown, Clara Jamison, Mattie, Thompkins, and Nathaniel Thompkins. His. special friends are Terry Childress; Keith Parker, Al Jackson and Healing Place Family. Artnur was affectionately known: and remembered as:: "Art, Bo Bo, and Doc Howard" His favorite title/nickname was "DAD!"

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Arthur William Howard Jr.

August 5, 1955 - July 12, 2023