Service was held March 21, 2025, at Greater Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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On April 14, 1955, in the city of Galveston, Texas, Alberta and Houston Yoakum became the proud parents of their last child, Howard Bernard. At the age of 10 months, Alberta relocated the family to the City of San Diego. In 1956, the family began worshiping at Greater Trinity Baptist Church. At the age of ten, Howard was baptized by the late Pastor, George James Phillip Washington. He enjoyed singing in the choir and meeting with the Starlight Band and Jr. Brotherhood Youth Groups under the supervision of
Deacon James Rowell.
Howard attended Emerson Elementary, Memorial Jr. High, and Snyder Continuation High School. Following graduation, he began working at Kaiser Hospital and later gained employment with San Diego City College as a Grounds Keeper.
Howard was one of James Brown’s biggest Fans. When it came to dancing, he could imitate his every move. When it came to sports, even though he was born in Texas, he was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Howard departed this life to be with the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his father Houston, mother Alberta, stepfather Wilbert Dantzler, oldest sister Lillie, and second oldest sister Hazel.
He leaves to celebrate in his memory his third oldest sister Clarine (Woodie), great nieces; Lisa (Kenny) and Deaundra, great nephews; Randolph Sr., Victor Sr., Reginald Sr. (Rosa), Chaaka, Anthony II (Keyna), Aundre’, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends from near and far.
