Jimmy W. "GiGi" Howard, 66, of Etowah, TN passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at his residence. He was a son of the late Wilborn and Lola Mae Boykin Howard; he attended Covenant Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his son, Jamie Howard; parents; and sister, Louise Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Howard of Etowah, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Janice Howard of Columbia SC; daughters and son-in-law, Wendy and Jason Myton of Columbia SC, and Brandy Howard of Asheville, NC; step-daughters, Tonya Kane of FL, Mandi Kane of Decatur, TN and Rachal Coombs of Etowah, TN; brother, Donnie Howard of Columbia, SC; sister, Marie Jones of Columbia SC; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: several nieces, nephews and many pets.

Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in the Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home. No formal service will be held.