Dionte J. Howard was born March 18, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Dion Smith and Tamekia Howard. He passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 33 years.
Dionte attended Saginaw Public Schools but later received his GED at a continuing education center. He enjoyed listening to music and he loved the ladies. He will truly be missed.
Dionte was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nathaniel and Willie Mae Baker. Leola Lee Smith; and Tosha Smith.
He leaves precious memories with his children, Samara and Jordon Howard, Angel and Daniele Ruiz, Alexandrea Medrano, Dionte Green, Cartier Howard, Karma Mae Lopez; parents, Tamekia Howard and Dion Smith; grandmother, Marissa Howard; sisters, Diondreona Howard and Dyoni Smith; brothers, Dion Jr., Dominique and Di’Lavonte; girlfriend, Olivia Lopez; nieces, Zamareona and Karmy Howard; nephews, Zyion and Elijah Howard; aunts, Capatreon Howard, Lena Howard, Sheryl Smith, Demerest (Brian) Fisher, Ebony; uncles, Tracy Howard, Vincent Howard; cousins, Raven Howard, Darius Isom, Cordelfo Howard, Devin Patterson, Artneil Smith "Lucky"; brother-in-law, Kareem Swilley; many other relatives and friends, including special friends Sharetha Williams "Sha", Marcel Swilley and Cameron Wafer.
The family would like to express special thanks to everyone who helped them during this time of bereavement, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.
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