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Tributes pour in for Mark Howard as longtime NewsChannel 5 sports anchor dies aged 65

Mark Howard recently died at the age of 65 (Image via Kevin Criswell/Facebook) Well-known sportscaster and radio personality Mark Howard recently passed away on July 24 at the age of 65. His Debra revealed the news. NewsChannel 5 sports director Hope Hines paid tribute to Howard and wrote: “My heart’s broken. I’ve lost one of my best and dearest friends. He was more like a son to me and he felt the same way, I was a father-like figure in many ways to him. I’m heartbroken for Jack his son, and Debra. He was great, great talent.” I’m so sad to hear about the passing of former sports anchor, Mark Howard. He had a vast knowledge of sports & a great writing style. This was the weekend evening team in ‘93 when I started with Mark & Lydia Lenker. Prayers to his family, especially his son Jack. RIP MarkI’m so sad to hear about the passing of former sports anchor, Mark Howard. He had a vast knowledge of sports & a great writing style. This was the weekend evening team in ‘93 when I started with Mark & Lydia Lenker. Prayers to his family, especially his son Jack. RIP Mark Howard’s funeral details have not yet been revealed. Mark Howard died on Sunday but the cause of death was not revealed at the time. His family members have also not given any statement yet regarding his cause of death. Although NewsChannel5 reported the news of his death, they did not disclose anything about how he died. It remains unknown if Howard was facing any sort of . For now, it has been confirmed that Howard died at his home and was not hospitalized.

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Mark Howard gained recognition as a sports anchor on NewsChannel 5 when he was only 20 years old. The West Hartford, Connecticut native worked on NewsChannel 5 for 20 years. Mark Howard worked on NewsChannel5 for a long time (Image via prnewmansr/Twitter) He shifted to radio as the host of a local politics and later returned to the field of sports as the co-host of the radio show, Wake Up Zone. The show aired on The Zone 104.5 FM and he hosted it alongside Kevin Ingram and Frank Wycheck. Ingram and Wychek quit the show in 2020. Mark also said at the time, “It’s been a great run. The (Wake Up Zone) show ran for 16 years with me and Kevin. They were some of the best years of my life. I’ve got nothing really but good things to say about my experiences there.” Ingram said that Howard had a great influence on him, which brought him to The Zone. He said that he loved working with Howard and called him a great friend. He added that there was no one to support him or his career except Mark. He also mentioned: “He was always very encouraging and gave good advice. There aren’t too many people you’ll find who were more knowledgeable about sports than Mark. It was almost scary how much he knew, especially about baseball.” The wake up zone was on of my favorite shows on and Mark Howard was a big reason for that! My condolences to the Howard family, we lost a good one… The wake up zone was on of my favorite shows on and Mark Howard was a big reason for that! My condolences to the Howard family, we lost a good one… Damn…. Just now hearing that Mark Howard passed away…. I hate to hear this…. I always enjoyed him on the radio and missed him since he’s been gone… Prayers to his family, especially his son…. RIPDamn…. Just now hearing that Mark Howard passed away…. I hate to hear this…. I always enjoyed him on the radio and missed him since he’s been gone… Prayers to his family, especially his son…. RIP Before his death, Howard was a part-time host at The Game 102.5-FM. He was also the host of a Tennessee Titans postgame show and a co-host of the Predators pregame and postgame shows. Howard became a familiar name among the public for his knowledge of sports and appearances on NewsChannel 5. Expectedly, was flooded with tributes when people heard about his demise: Mark Howard was a Nashville radio legend. RIP. Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed.Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed. Mark Howard was a Nashville radio legend. RIP. I listened to Mark Howard for over a decade. So sad to hear of his passing. One of the best ever in Nashville sports broadcasting. RIP Mark. Mark Howard, who died Sunday, spent more than 20 years as a local sports personality at NewsChannel 5 and The Zone 104.5-FM. Mark Howard, who died Sunday, spent more than 20 years as a local sports personality at NewsChannel 5 and The Zone 104.5-FM. I listened to Mark Howard for over a decade. So sad to hear of his passing. One of the best ever in Nashville sports broadcasting. RIP Mark. RIP Mark Howard. Thanks for all you did spreading humanity via sports information. All of Nashville will miss you.RIP Mark Howard. Thanks for all you did spreading humanity via sports information. All of Nashville will miss you. Mark Howard was a Nashville sports media legend. He had such a presence over the years.

I grew up with him on with Hope Hines, then so many years on , working with the Titans, Preds, you name it, he did it.

Very sad news for Nashville today. RIP Mark Howard. Remembering Mark Howard, who died at 64

Remembering Mark Howard, who died at 64 Mark Howard was a Nashville sports media legend. He had such a presence over the years.I grew up with him on with Hope Hines, then so many years on , working with the Titans, Preds, you name it, he did it.Very sad news for Nashville today. RIP Mark Howard. RIP Mark Howard, your wealth of knowledge in all things sports, was second to none. Thanks for the memories. Prayers to his family RIP Mark Howard, your wealth of knowledge in all things sports, was second to none. Thanks for the memories. Prayers to his family RIP Mark Howard. He made a must listen. Enjoyed every minute of it!RIP Mark Howard. He made a must listen. Enjoyed every minute of it! RIP Mark Howard. Incredible guy and a staple of Nashville sports for a very long time.

RIP Mark Howard. Incredible guy and a staple of Nashville sports for a very long time. Terribly sad news for a kid who grew up listening to on the way to/from school

Mark Howard will always be a name that brings a smile to my face… RIP Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed.Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed. Terribly sad news for a kid who grew up listening to on the way to/from schoolMark Howard will always be a name that brings a smile to my face… RIP Awful news here. Mark was a friend, a good man and a great presence on Nashville TV and sports radio for so many years. He will indeed be missed. RIP, Mark Howard. Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed.Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed. Awful news here. Mark was a friend, a good man and a great presence on Nashville TV and sports radio for so many years. He will indeed be missed. RIP, Mark Howard. I don’t even know what to do with this. Mark was always so warm and giving to me and everyone. Prayers up to his son Jack and the rest of his family and friends. RIP, Mark Howard. Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed.Sometimes it is no fun to break news. It is with great sadness that I must report that Nashville television/radio sports personality Mark Howard passed away this afternoon at home. ... Mark was a friend and supporter, and his voice (booming and knowledgable) will be missed. I don’t even know what to do with this. Mark was always so warm and giving to me and everyone. Prayers up to his son Jack and the rest of his family and friends. RIP, Mark Howard. Mark’s survivors include his wife Debra and son Jack. Detailed information on his date of birth, educational background, and parents is yet to be revealed. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found