Kenneth Donovan Howard , 54, well known as “Spanky”, was born in Waycross, Ga. to Carolyn Albritton Howard and his late father, Homer Donovan Howard. Ken died suddenly Monday, May 21, 2018 in Fresno, Calf. He was a heavy equipment repair and service technician. He later opened his own business, SER Services. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his mother: Carolyn Albritton Howard of Cordele; his brother: Scott (Boni) Howard of Rock Hill, S.C.; his aunts: Judy Hobbs of Cordele, Bobbie Moore of Arabi, Margie Albritton of Cordele and Sara Summerford of Birmingham, Ala.; and his niece and nephew: Georgia Howard and David Howard.