Martavion D. "Boo" Howard, of Rockford departed this earthly life January 17, 2025. He was born May 29, 1992 in Rockford the son of Tracy Paden and Erik Howard.  Martavion graduated from East High School and attended college in Phoenix, AZ.

Martavion, leaves to cherish many loving memories, his parents, Tracy Padey-Hyatte and Erik Howard; sister, Miesha Hyatte; five brothers, Jamal Hyatte, Latracus Friels, Erik Howard II., Aliym Taylor and Elijauh Howard; maternal grandmother, Mae Paden; paternal grandmother, Cara Morris; four aunts and two uncles; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his step brother, Marcus Williams.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.