Hubert Howard, 94 of Jesup, Ga. died Sunday, August 30, 2020 of natural causes at his residence.  The Long County native had lived in Wayne County all of his adult life,was a U.S. Veteran and an active member, Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee for more than 50 years at Jesup First Baptist Church.  Beginning his private law practice in 1952, he held many leadership positions and was especially proud of his city and county to create a countywide recreations program. Hubert was the past presidents of State Court Judge and Solicitors Association of Georgia and Georgia Defense Lawyers Association.

His community involvement included helping organize the Jesup Jaycees, who produced our wonderful Jaycee Stadium, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, and the Jesup Lions Club of which he was a past president.  In 2010, he received the Lions Club "Melvin Jones Award", the highest award for humanitarian ideals. At the awards banquet, keynote speaker Dink NeSmith said, "If it was good for his family, church, community or profession, you could count on Hubert Howard to be out front helping to get it done."

Loving the outdoors, he embraced every pine tree grown and was a loyal steward of the land.

Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Alta Lee Howard of Jesup; 3 sons, Lawton (Michelle) Howard of St. Simons Island, Hubert H. Howard, Jr. and Thomas Lee Howard, both of Jesup; grandchildren, Hamilton Howard and Lauren Johnson; great grandchildren, Alexander Howard, Makayla Johnson and Austin Johnson.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Jesup First Baptist Church with Dr. Felix Haynes, Dr. Mike VonMoss, and Rev. Brad Parks officiating. Private interment will follow in the Jesup City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Alexander Howard, Hamilton Howard, Bill Parker, Stephen Parker, Roy Howard, Jim Wheeler, Kent Fountain and Alan Jones.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesup First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1115, Jesup, Ga. 31598.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.