Howard, Emanuel Houston – age 79 departed this life October 21, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born March 20, 1935 to Katherine Garrett and Lenton Marshall of Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marjorie Sue Clemons, Barbara Lou Curry; daughter, Amanda Stout; son, Sylvester Blue; grandsons, Emanuel Man Howard, Maurice Booker, Jr.; great-grandsons, William Jason Carter, Jr., Quantaz Maurice Howard and Jacquez Hartsell Howard. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Barbara Howard; children, Cheryl Thomas, Darlyne Howard, Betty (Don) Gilmore, Barbara (David) Williams, Valencia Smith, Margie Warren, Vicki Curry, Ralph, Freddie, Francine and Maurice McGhee; step children, Andrena Shondia, Paul and Eric Grimes, Equilla (Danny) Howell; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including the Brinson and Clemons family. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 28, 2014 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Larry Brinson officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with a full dove release. The body may be viewed Monday, from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM at the chapel. The family will assemble at 1517 Boyd St. Tuesday, at 12:00 Noon.