James Roland Howe

James Roland Howe, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Jim was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Jim was a longtime member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He retired as an electrical quality control director from J&B Engineering.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Carol Howe; son James Roland Howe, Jr; parents Charles and Dorothy Howe; and brothers Harry and Dave Howe. He is survived by his son John Howe; brothers Ralph (Jackie), Rick (Ruth), Bob (Becky), Ed, Donnie, Mike (Patricia), and Victor (Pauline); sister Dorothy (Ken) Christner; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 100 E Waterloo Road in Akron, Fr. Tom McCann officiating.