Mr Howard Burris

February 16, 1987 - November 12, 2018

Howard Anderson Burris was born on Feb 16, 1987 in Washington, DC to Shalana McCommon and Lavender Burris. He was a sweet and loving child always eager to learn, very respectful and ready to help others. He grew up and was raised by his mother. He initially attended D.C. public school but transferred to the SEED Public Charter School, it was an adjustment which molded him into a wonderful young man. He had a very small High school graduation class of 13 students who all became very close wonderful friends and bonded nicely, really looking out for each other!! Yet he was somewhat aggressive, always tussling with his brother Stuart but deep down they loved each other dearly! He would always have your back, making sure you were safe! Howard was actually featured on the Oprah show, a wonderful privilege!! He was honest, respectful, loyal and straight forward! Anyone who met him appreciated him because he did not sugar coat anything! Howard leaves to cherish his lovely mother Shalana McCommons, humble father, Lavender BmTis, sweet daughter, Ebony Burris, loving, wonderful wife, Ashley Renee Burris! Three younger brothers; Stuart McCommons, Sean D McCommons, Victor Bigelow, and one 'grown-up' little sister Bianca Bigelow, and a host of extended family and friends.