James Truette Howard, Sr., 92, of Helena, GA., died Monday, April 2, 2018 in McRae, GA surrounded by his family.

He was the former Mayor of Helena for 28 years, a car salesman for Selph Motor Company and a member of Helena Baptist Church.

Truette was preceded in death by his parents, the late Charlie and Ammie Purvis Howard.

Services will be held Wednesday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Lowe's Funeral Home and interment will follow in the Helena City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 3rd from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Lowe's Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Edna Howard of Helena, 3 children, Patricia (Donnie) Brown of Helena; James (Jimmy) Truette Howard Jr. and (Janie) of Helena; Ken(Harriette) Howard of Helena. Six Grandchildren and Fifteen Great-Grandchildren also surive.

Please express your condolences online at lowesfuneralhome.net

Lowe's Funeral Home of Helena has charge of the arrangements.