Howard Lamar Ikerd

Howard Lamar Ikerd, 76, of Braxton, MS, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Roxie, MS to William Luther Ikerd, Sr. and Laura Seab Ikerd.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10am in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Pearl, MS. Rev. Alvin Doyle will be officiating the services with Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handling arrangements.

Howard enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. After forty-four years of service with Entergy, Howard retired as a Control Room Operator at the Rex Brown Power Plant. 

Preceding him in death were his parents, William Luther Ikerd, Sr. and Laura Seab Ikerd; one brother, William L. Ikerd, Jr.; sisters, Billy Jean Ikerd Hargett, Laurie Temple Ikerd, Deanne, and Daron Temple.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Sandra Ikerd; one daughter, Nanci Michele Ikerd; one granddaughter, Laura Taylor Morland; and sister, Florence Townsend. Nieces and nephews include, Stephanie Holland (Garvin), Trina Welch (Bert), Joe Hargett (Pam), and Greg Hargett (Melissa).

The family request memorials be made in his name to St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN, BEAMS Bible Distribution Ministry in Gulfport, MS or Webster Animal Shelter in Madison, MS.