Eddie Dean "EJ" Howard, Jr., 51, Hopkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Louisville, KY.

Eddie, the son of Eddie Howard, Sr. and Bettie Howard, was born on January 30, 1974, in Christian County, KY.

Eddie was a member of Original Church of God that enjoyed helping the men of the church. He was employed at Douglas Autotech. He was a handy man that enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by Tiffany (Aundra) Babb, Manahjee Mason, and Javion Smiley; stepdaughter, Tionne (Stephon Crump) Hayden; siblings, Edith Wilson and Corwin Howard; grandson, King Babb; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.