Howard Royal Verdot

Howard Royal Verdot, age 68 of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence.

Howard was born August 22, 1957, In Jefferson City, a son to the late Ira Junior and Billye Jo (Smith) Verdot.

Howard was a 1976 graduate of Jefferson City High School.

He worked for Modern Litho as a press operator for 38 years before his health forced him to leave the position.

He enjoyed boating, fishing, tinkering in his workshop and fixing anything from a car to a fan. He especially loved his Cadillac.

Howard is survived by one sister, Wanda (John Smith) Jefferson City, two brothers, Wayne (Cathy) Verdot of Bonnots Mill and Harold (Beverly) Verdot of Eldon, one niece Crystal (Dan) Wallenmeyer of Russellville, one nephew, David (Jess)Verdot of Linn, three great nieces, Danielle (Austin) Schulte, Makayla Wallenmeyer and Mackenzie Wallenmeyer, two great-great nephews, Maverick Schulte and Arlo Lavender.

In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by a great niece Lucy Marie Lavender.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday March 30, 2026, at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City.