James W. Howe 81, of Homer Glen, IL, was born in Waynesboro, TN to the late James and Edna (nee Pulley) Howe, and passed away March 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to Judith (nee Frana) Howe; loving father of Kenneth Howe, Michael (Angela) Howe, and Steve (Ericka) Howe; proud papa of Dakota, Niko, Cameron, Monique, the late Nathan, and Nina; dear brother of the late Joyce (David) Davis, Jerry (Karen) Howe, and the late Robert (late Denise) Howe; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was a union carpenter, spending 61 years in the field. James was also an avid fisherman who loved fishing many lakes and ponds.