Jerry Thomas Howard: key obituary facts
Is Jerry Thomas Howard dead? Yes. Jerry Thomas Howard died on September 17, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Jerry Thomas Howard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jerry Thomas Howard known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Jerry Thomas Howard
Born: 28 March 1936.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Southeast Missouri State University.
Jerry Thomas Howard, an American politician and member of the Missouri Senate, died on September 17, 2026, at age 90.
A Democrat, he also served in the Missouri House of Representatives during a public career centered in state politics. Howard was born in Oak Ridge, Missouri, and studied at Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and biology.
Beyond elected office, he worked in agribusiness and horse breeding, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as well as 16 years in the Missouri National Guard.