He entered eternal rest on June 20, 2012. He was 51 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tonya Howard; his sons: Robert and Tarez Howard of Richmond, VA, Ivan Howard of Lake Charles; his daughters: Kaneesha of Richmond, VA, and Jasmine of Lake Charles; his siblings: Andre', Bobby, and Robert Howard all of Richmond, VA, Genew Howard of Richmond, VA, and Michelle (Bernard) of Richmond, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Doretha Dowell and father Jimma Howard.