James Edward Howard, was born on April 21, 1927 in Queenland, New York. He departed this life on January 3, 2006, in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Danville, Virginia with his brothers and sisters, until he moved to Maryland. Here is where he met and married the former Virginia G. Lyte. Then they moved to Baltimore and they raised their family together until his earthly departure. He enjoyed watching and listening to the Orioles and spending time with his family, especially his two grandsons: ''Boogie'' and Jay-O.'' ''Lewis'' or ''Jimmy,'' as he affectionately known by his close family and friends, could be found making jokes and telling funny stories. He made numerous friends wherever he went and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. This includes all of his co-workers on the Waterfront, at H. Klaff, United Iron and Metal, Noball, and Decker's Salvage. He leaves to mourn: his wife, Virginia G. Howard; four sons, James Curtis Howard, Ralph Edward Howard, Anthony Maurice Hopp and Lawrence Lyte; five daughters, Yvette Yvonne Matthews, Maria Antionete Hampton, Donna Michelle Curtis, Tracey Lee Lyte and Audrey Kim Howard; two grandsons, Lawrence Lyte, Jr. and James Jerome Lyte; three sisters, Cora Richardson, Lousie Bethea and Katie Henderson; one brother, Kermit Howard; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.