SHOREHAM — Howard J. Jerome Sr., 85, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Shoreham.
He was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Panton, the son of Howard Lee Jerome Sr. and Marceline (Blake) Jerome.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, a drive by the lake or ocean, gardening, dirt track racing and watching wildlife out his window.
Howard is survived by seven children, Melody Wolcott, Marlou Packer, Lyman Jerome, Lucas Jerome, Peeley Jerome, Priscilla Latreille and Howard J. Jerome Jr.; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters, Ruth, Rita and Winnie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Ann Jerome on July 12, 2019, his daughter Heather Jerome, and brother Leonard.
A graveside service was held on Monday, July 27, at St. Genevieve Cemetery in Shoreham. To send online condolences to his family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊