Arthur L. Howard Sr. was born on December 25, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Mary Francis and Mance Howard. Arthur attended and graduated from Hale County Training School District in Greensboro, Alabama, class of 1957. Arthur accepted Christ at a very young age. After finishing high school he moved to Cleveland where he obtained a job with Alcoa Corporation as a laborer. He worked and retired after 35 years of service. Arthur was an avid sports fan, loved to go to casinos, and loved to watch a good western movie until his last days on Earth. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Doris and Maggie; two brothers, Mance Jr. and Benny. Arthur leaves behind two sisters, Annette Johnson and Catherine Clinton; wife, Aline Howard; three sons, Curtis Webster, Arthur Jr, and Nathaniel; three step-children, five grandchildren, and a host of other family members to cherish memories.