Mr. Troy Raynard Howard

HOWARD, Mr. Troy Raynard - Age 62, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence. Family hour 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Foss Avenue Baptist Church, 1159 E. Foss Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Tanner Jones, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Tuesday. Mr. Howard will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday. Mr. Troy Raynard Howard was born August 19, 1961 in Flint, Michigan the second child of the George and the late Auguree S. Howard. Known as "TeeRoy" or “Trouble TeeRoy” by his family and friends, Troy was loved by all that came in his acquaintance. Troy graduated from Beecher High School in Flint, MI in class of 1979 and was a member of the Beecher High Marching Band and football team. Troy attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA from 1984 to 1987. Troy was employed by General Motors for over 20 years and made lifelong friends during his tenure. Troy had a passion for playing his saxophone for any stage and audience that would allow him to perform with his favorite songs being “Mister Magic”, “Reasons”, and "Isn't She Lovely". Troy was a devoted companion to the love of his life Arleatha "Tina" Bunch, father, brother and friend. Troy was a unique individual that was known for calling and talking on the phone for hours no matter what time of day or night because you were on his mind and he simply just wanted to talk to you. Troy would often be heard saying the phase “Here’s the kicker” during a conversation or "You don't even get it". Troy had an undying love and devotion to his family and friends that will eternally be remembered by all those that had the unique opportunity to be a part of his life. Mr. Troy Howard leaves to cherish his memory: Loving and lifelong companion of 32 years, Arleatha "Tina" Bunch; 3 sons, Leonard R. Hill of MO; Willie Gibson (Martha) of FL and DeQuary Gibson of MI; 1 Daughter, Tineshia R. Howard (Nick) of LA; 6 grandchildren, Darian, Dorian, Leah, Christian, Prince and Trey; Father, George Howard of MI; 2 Brothers: George J. Howard of LA and Randy D. Howard of TN; Brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his Mother, Auguree S. Howard and a host of Aunts, Uncles and cousins. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Tanner R. Jones of the Story Church of Flint, MI, the Foss Ave Baptist Church family, Moons Funeral Home, and all family members and friends that came to our aide during this time.

Mr. Troy Raynard Howard

August 19, 1961 - July 3, 2024