Frank Mitchell Howard, 86, of Monticello's Ashville Community passed on Friday, April 25, 2025. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at New Zion M.B. Church, with burial in Ashville Community Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Tillman of Monticello, (850) 997-5553. Mr. Howard had worked at Sherrod's Lumber before embarking on a long career with Simpson Nurseries. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Survivors include his sons, William (Valencia), Robert (Yvonne) and Jimmy (Janine) Howard, Ellen (Greg) Cooley, Alacia (Kenneth) Spencer and Daphne Hardwick; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; siblings, Elmer (Leola) Bellamy, Ernestine Bellamy and Liza (Nathaniel) McQuay; and numerous other relatives and friends.
