Howard – Jeffery Thomas Howard "Jeff", age 54, of Hilliard, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  He was born to the late Ned Porter Howard and Barbara Joyce Howard on June 22, 1969, in Jacksonville, Florida. Jeff has been a resident of Hilliard, Florida for the past 30 years and was proud to call it home.  Jeff and his soul mate, Brandy wed in February of 1993, and we happily married for 19 years.  They shared 2 children together, Faith and Corey.  When Brandy passed away in 2012 it left Jeff broken.  Many tried to get Jeff to move on, but he always said that Brandy was the only one for him and no would ever compare to her.  Jeff worked for Riverstone Construction for about 15 years.  He was dedicated to his job and took pride in his work.  Jeff's favorite pastimes were collecting guns & knives, shooting, and racing go carts and wing outlaws. He enjoyed vacationing to the mountains in the Carolinas and going out to eat. When Jeff received good service at a restaurant, he would take care of his waitresses by always leaving a hefty tip.  There were even times when Jeff would let the waitress determine the amount of the tip! More than anything, Jeff loved his family and spending time with them.  He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend that will be missed dearly. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Brandy Emerson Howard; brothers, JP Howard, Mickey Howard.

Jeff leaves behind his loving children, Faith (James, III) Flynn, Corey (Arielle) Howard; grandchildren, Sanaya, Avery, Zion, Elaina, Talen; nieces, Jessica (Wesley) Johnson, Lynsy Howard (Phil Zaborowski).

Pallbearers will be Corey Howard, James Flynn, III, David Hicken, Lloyd Roberts, Doug McGough, Wesley Johnson, Kenneth Caves, and Kelly Musgrove.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dwaine Miller and Robert Wilcox.

A Celebration of Jeff's Life will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Brian Mansfield officiating.  A private family interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.