In Memory of

Howard

James

Verner

Jr.

Obituary for Howard James Verner Jr.

Mr. Howard James Verner Jr., a resident of Clayton, Alabama passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Troy, Alabama. He was 72 years old.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Clayton Baptist Church in Clayton, Alabama with Rev. Bill Brown officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Glover Funeral Home in Eufaula, Alabama. Flowers will be accepted.

Howard was born September 25, 1950, in Decatur, Alabama to the late Howard James Verner Sr. and Margaret Virginia Verner. He was an honor graduate with the National Guard at Officer Candidate School. Howard was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and papa. He was an inspiration and loved by all that knew him. He will be missed by multitudes of friends and family. He has truly left his mark on the world and a place in our hearts that will never be filled. He was in law enforcement for 12 years, enjoyed being a private pilot, and attended Clayton Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memories, are his loving wife of 32 years, Amy Lowell Verner; three daughters, Candy Lynn Bramlett (Breck), Anna Ruth Nova (Jose), Amanda Faith Goode (Shawn); son, Howard James Verner III; six granddaughters, Charity Faith, Alyssa Lowell, Dakota Sioux, Emma Grace, Aaliyah Virginia, Savannah Cheyenne; five grandsons, Richard Christopher, Jose Ruben Jr. “JJ”, Shawn Christopher Jr., Adrian James, Gabriel Elliott; three sisters, Glynda Darlene (Don), Donna Gail, Leesah Virginia (Dan).

Asked to serve as pallbearers are Howard James Verner III, Jose Nova, Jose Nova Jr., Shawn Goode Sr., Dan Alexander, and Don Copeland.

Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com