Obituary for Al Howery
Al Jamar Howery, A.K.A. Chicago, was born on October 15, 1991 in Chicago, IL to Mrs.
Jennifer Myrick and Mr. Anthony Howery Sr.
Al converted to the Islam faith in 2014. “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we all
return.” (verse 156)
Al attended the Humphrey Count School District in Belzoni, MS where he found a love for
football. Later, the family moved to Texas, where Al continued his education at Summit
High School in Mansfield, TX.
Al was united in marriage on July 1, 2020 to Mrs. Robyn Lockwood Howery of Arlington,
TX. They then moved to Durango, CO. Al was employed by Kogan Builders in Durango,
CO.
Al’s personality was bigger than life. He was a good husband, a great dad, an awesome
son and he was his brother’s keeper. Any time Al could spend just talking to his princess,
or throwing a football with his sons, he was at his best. His kids were truly everything to
him, and he to them.
Al is preceded in death by: Loving grandparents, Maxcine (Ollie) Myrick and Levi (Mary)
Howery; uncles, Al (Duce) Myrick and Robert (Po-bob) Myrick; aunt, Regina Howery; and
Mr. Tommy Mouncil.
Al leaves to cherish his memory: A wifey who loves him, Mrs. Robyn Lockwood Howery;
his three beautiful children, Caden Centrell Howery, Christian Jamar Howery and Kamryn
Marie Howery; his devoted mother, Mrs. Jennifer Myrick (Tommy Mouncil); his father,
Anthony Howery Sr. of Chicago, IL; his honorary granny, Bobbie Jean McDaniel; a
wonderful stepdad, Mr. Clarence Wheeler of Belzoni, MS; six brothers, Robert T Myrick,
Jakwan T Myrick, Anthony Howery Jr., Antonio Howery and Daniel Ward; four sisters,
Andriana Patterson, LaShonda Patterson, Nykli Morton and Joyce Mouncil Jackson; twelve
aunts, Janice (Edward) Gibson, Tommie McDaniel, Martha (Ronnie) McDay and Elizabeth
(Milton) Collins, Arline (Lionie) Ward, Naomi (Andrew) Johnson, Theda (Joseph) Woolfolk,
Theaster Howery, Ligita Howery, Savan Sykes, Serena (Marcus) Body and Joyce Mouncil
Jackson; five uncles, Ollie Myrick, Jr, Willie Myrick, James Myrick, Levy (Linda) Howery
and Willie Howery; and a host of family and friends.
Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my
son was the greatest gift of all. A special time, a special face, a special
son I can’t replace. With an aching heart I whisper low, I miss you Al,
and love you so. It broke my heart to lose you but you did not go alone.
A part of me went with you the day God called you home.
Ten million times I’ve thought of you. Ten million times I’ve cried.
If loving you could have saved you, my precious son, you would have
never died. I’ll forever weep for the son I love so much but could not
keep. I love you son, never goodbye, just see you later,
~Moma
Big Bro…
As kids we lived together, we fought, we laughed, we cried. We did not always
show the love we felt inside. We shared our dreams and plans and plenty
secrets too. All the memories we shared are now what bonds us to you.
We grew to find we have a love that is very strong today. It’s a love shared by
our family, that will never fade away. You are our big bro not by choice, but
by the nature of our birth. We could not have chosen a better one.
You were the best on earth. Boys will be boys, men will be men.
Men do what they want, boys do what they can.
Never goodbye, just see you later bro.
Dear Dad,
The day you left and gained you wings, my heart broke in two. I wish you
could have stayed with me, but heaven needed you. You left me with the
memories and I love you dearly still. No matter how much time goes by,
you know I always will. You are a very special person with kindness in
your heart and the love we had together grows stronger now we’re apart.
I know I cannot bring you back, although I wish it every day. But a piece of
me went with you the day you went away. I will always be your princess.
~I love you, Kamy
It’s hard to believe you’re no longer here. Words cannot describe
how this makes me feel… You’ve passed onto the other side,
though I wish you could still be here with me.
You were a remarkable man, dependable, loving and caring.
You were one in a million to me. You made me laugh, you made
me smile, you were my companion and dear friend.
You were a wonderful husband from beginning to end.
Your love showed me how cruel life sometimes is. But good or
bad, life has to go on even though it’s not easy to carry on.
Forever will you live on, in my heart and mind.
Forever you will live in my thoughts and never die.
Will love always, I remember you, with fond memories,
I think of you… With hope I believe we’ll meet again,
somewhere, somehow, someplace.
~Your loving wife, Robyn
Dad,
If we could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told. Of a kind
and loving Dad who had a heart of gold. We could write a million pages
but still be unable to say, just how much we love and miss him,
every single day. We will remember all you taught us, we are hurt
but won’t be sad. Because you’ll send us down the answers and
you’ll always be our Dad!
~Love you, Caden and Christian
Musical Prelude ...................................................................................... Chris Terry
Processional ............................................................................... Family and Minister
Scripture ........................................................................................... Maliya Petties
Prayer ................................................................................................ Jeffrey Davis
Solo/Selection .............................................................................. Shariah Swanigan
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ..................................................... Taneha Petties
Remarks ............................................................................................ 2 min. please
Obituary .......................................................................................... Taneha Petties
Solo/Selection .................................................................................. Renee Johnson
Eulogy............................................................................. Rev. Quinn Howery Petties
Reviewal ...............................................................................................................
Benediction ............................................................................................... Minister
Recessional ............................................................................... Family and Minister
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Wake: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 12:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Rev. Quinn Howery Petties, Officiating
Jennifer Myrick and Mr. Anthony Howery Sr.
Al converted to the Islam faith in 2014. “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we all
return.” (verse 156)
Al attended the Humphrey Count School District in Belzoni, MS where he found a love for
football. Later, the family moved to Texas, where Al continued his education at Summit
High School in Mansfield, TX.
Al was united in marriage on July 1, 2020 to Mrs. Robyn Lockwood Howery of Arlington,
TX. They then moved to Durango, CO. Al was employed by Kogan Builders in Durango,
CO.
Al’s personality was bigger than life. He was a good husband, a great dad, an awesome
son and he was his brother’s keeper. Any time Al could spend just talking to his princess,
or throwing a football with his sons, he was at his best. His kids were truly everything to
him, and he to them.
Al is preceded in death by: Loving grandparents, Maxcine (Ollie) Myrick and Levi (Mary)
Howery; uncles, Al (Duce) Myrick and Robert (Po-bob) Myrick; aunt, Regina Howery; and
Mr. Tommy Mouncil.
Al leaves to cherish his memory: A wifey who loves him, Mrs. Robyn Lockwood Howery;
his three beautiful children, Caden Centrell Howery, Christian Jamar Howery and Kamryn
Marie Howery; his devoted mother, Mrs. Jennifer Myrick (Tommy Mouncil); his father,
Anthony Howery Sr. of Chicago, IL; his honorary granny, Bobbie Jean McDaniel; a
wonderful stepdad, Mr. Clarence Wheeler of Belzoni, MS; six brothers, Robert T Myrick,
Jakwan T Myrick, Anthony Howery Jr., Antonio Howery and Daniel Ward; four sisters,
Andriana Patterson, LaShonda Patterson, Nykli Morton and Joyce Mouncil Jackson; twelve
aunts, Janice (Edward) Gibson, Tommie McDaniel, Martha (Ronnie) McDay and Elizabeth
(Milton) Collins, Arline (Lionie) Ward, Naomi (Andrew) Johnson, Theda (Joseph) Woolfolk,
Theaster Howery, Ligita Howery, Savan Sykes, Serena (Marcus) Body and Joyce Mouncil
Jackson; five uncles, Ollie Myrick, Jr, Willie Myrick, James Myrick, Levy (Linda) Howery
and Willie Howery; and a host of family and friends.
Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my
son was the greatest gift of all. A special time, a special face, a special
son I can’t replace. With an aching heart I whisper low, I miss you Al,
and love you so. It broke my heart to lose you but you did not go alone.
A part of me went with you the day God called you home.
Ten million times I’ve thought of you. Ten million times I’ve cried.
If loving you could have saved you, my precious son, you would have
never died. I’ll forever weep for the son I love so much but could not
keep. I love you son, never goodbye, just see you later,
~Moma
Big Bro…
As kids we lived together, we fought, we laughed, we cried. We did not always
show the love we felt inside. We shared our dreams and plans and plenty
secrets too. All the memories we shared are now what bonds us to you.
We grew to find we have a love that is very strong today. It’s a love shared by
our family, that will never fade away. You are our big bro not by choice, but
by the nature of our birth. We could not have chosen a better one.
You were the best on earth. Boys will be boys, men will be men.
Men do what they want, boys do what they can.
Never goodbye, just see you later bro.
Dear Dad,
The day you left and gained you wings, my heart broke in two. I wish you
could have stayed with me, but heaven needed you. You left me with the
memories and I love you dearly still. No matter how much time goes by,
you know I always will. You are a very special person with kindness in
your heart and the love we had together grows stronger now we’re apart.
I know I cannot bring you back, although I wish it every day. But a piece of
me went with you the day you went away. I will always be your princess.
~I love you, Kamy
It’s hard to believe you’re no longer here. Words cannot describe
how this makes me feel… You’ve passed onto the other side,
though I wish you could still be here with me.
You were a remarkable man, dependable, loving and caring.
You were one in a million to me. You made me laugh, you made
me smile, you were my companion and dear friend.
You were a wonderful husband from beginning to end.
Your love showed me how cruel life sometimes is. But good or
bad, life has to go on even though it’s not easy to carry on.
Forever will you live on, in my heart and mind.
Forever you will live in my thoughts and never die.
Will love always, I remember you, with fond memories,
I think of you… With hope I believe we’ll meet again,
somewhere, somehow, someplace.
~Your loving wife, Robyn
Dad,
If we could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told. Of a kind
and loving Dad who had a heart of gold. We could write a million pages
but still be unable to say, just how much we love and miss him,
every single day. We will remember all you taught us, we are hurt
but won’t be sad. Because you’ll send us down the answers and
you’ll always be our Dad!
~Love you, Caden and Christian
Musical Prelude ...................................................................................... Chris Terry
Processional ............................................................................... Family and Minister
Scripture ........................................................................................... Maliya Petties
Prayer ................................................................................................ Jeffrey Davis
Solo/Selection .............................................................................. Shariah Swanigan
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ..................................................... Taneha Petties
Remarks ............................................................................................ 2 min. please
Obituary .......................................................................................... Taneha Petties
Solo/Selection .................................................................................. Renee Johnson
Eulogy............................................................................. Rev. Quinn Howery Petties
Reviewal ...............................................................................................................
Benediction ............................................................................................... Minister
Recessional ............................................................................... Family and Minister
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Wake: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 12:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Rev. Quinn Howery Petties, Officiating