William Lorenzo Howard | |
|---|---|
| 36th and 38th Mayor of Monroe, Louisiana | |
| In office 1956–1972 | |
| Preceded by | John Elton Coon |
| Succeeded by | Ralph T. Troy |
| In office 1976–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph T. Troy |
| Succeeded by | William Derwood Cann Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1921 Union Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2004 (aged 83) Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | LaRue Jones Howard |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | V. E. Howard (brother) Alton Hardy Howard (brother) Korie Robertson (great-niece) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Lorenzo Howard, known as W. L. "Jack" Howard (April 23, 1921 – November 11, 2004), was a five-term Democratic mayor of Monroe, Louisiana, who served from 1956 to 1972 and again from 1976 to 1978. He was a partner in the former Howard Brothers Discount Stores, which at their peak had eighty-seven outlets throughout the American South.