Beloved husband to Melissa Renee Tonkin. Loving father of Cynthia Harrell, Demetrius Howard Jr., Candaice Harrell, Anthony Peterman, Taliea Peterman, Erica Peterman, Deyonna Harrell, Delilah Howard and Demetrius H. Howard. Grandfather of 6. Cherished son of Ralph Edwards, Bernice Horton (Daniel). Dearest brother of Michael Howard and Clarence Howard. Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, June 24 2017, from 12:00 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors 13115 Lorain Ave. Cleveland. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.