Attorney Raymond Howard Jr. transitioned on Friday August 23, 2019 at the age of 84. At age 33, Raymond Howard was the youngest person elected to the Missouri Senate. Raymond Howard used his skills and talents throughout his life to benefit many community organizations including the Urban League, St. Louis YMCA, St. Louis NAACP, St. Louis Congress of Racial Equality, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Gateway National Bank. While remarkable success was achieved during his storied lifetime, Raymond was exceptionally proud to pass on his legacy of achievement and activism to his children: Dr. Raymond Howard III, Attorney Monica Howard Douglas, Attorney Heather Simpson, Angelique Howard and Brooke Dailey (step daughter). He is predeceased by his mother and father Geneva and Raymond Howard Sr and his sister Sylvia Pennington.