Earl Alan Howard, 26, joined his mother, Patricia Howard, in Heaven on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Earl was born on June 30, 1993, in Springfield, MA to Patricia Howard and Fred Smith. Earl successfully completed high school and received his high school diploma from Providence Rhode Island High School. Earl relocated to Springfield where he worked as a forklift driver for several companies. Earl was a very loving individual who had a smile that lit up a room. He loved children and was loved...

Earl Alan Howard, 26, joined his mother, Patricia Howard, in Heaven on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Earl was born on June 30, 1993, in Springfield, MA to Patricia Howard and Fred Smith. Earl successfully completed high school and received his high school diploma from Providence Rhode Island High School. Earl relocated to Springfield where he worked as a forklift driver for several companies. Earl was a very loving individual who had a smile that lit up a room. He loved children and was loved by all who met him. Earl is predeceased by his loving mother, Patricia Howard. He leaves three sisters, Karanda Howard, Karonda Howard, and Yvette Howard; five brothers, Isaac Howard, Deshawn Howard, Devron Howard, David Howard, and Kamari Howard; his father, Fred Smith; his bonus mom, Crystal Homes; bonus sisters, Rue’Nisha Elmore and Rae’Seana Elmove; and a bonus brother, Louis Pittman.