In this new era, the Howards emphasize a seamless transition, honoring the funeral home’s rich history while looking ahead. 'We just want to carry on the tradition that Howie has been doing, caring for the community of Washington County all these years,' Brenda Howard asserted. “They’ve been by my side all these years, and I know they will care for the community like our family has,” Alexander said, encapsulating his belief in the continuity of compassionate service.īringing their extensive experience from their previous roles, including at Arnie Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Virginia, the Howards pledge to uphold the values that have long defined Dillow-Taylor. The passing of the torch was guided by Alexander's profound trust in the Howards, who have been part of the Dillow-Taylor family since the early 1990s. Effective June 22 last year, this transition signals not the conclusion but a rebirth of the funeral home's legacy following Howard Alexander's venerable 42-year tenure as director. In an evocative shift from an end to a new beginning, Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, a longstanding pillar of the Jonesborough community since 1929, heralds a rejuvenation under the guardianship of Tom and Brenda Howard. Photo by courtesy of Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
