James Earl Howard,61, of 7149 Neal Rd., Lucama died Sunday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am with Evangelist Geraldine Whitley officiating. Survivors include three sisters, Evelyn Howard, Margaret Coleman and Bettie Battle; two brothers, John and Carlos Howard. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 2-8 pm at Edwards Funeral Home with a family visitation from 7-8 pm. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash St. Wilson, NC