William Lorenzo Howard

William Lorenzo Howard
36th and 38th Mayor of Monroe, Louisiana
In office
1956–1972
Preceded byJohn Elton Coon
Succeeded byRalph T. Troy
In office
1976–1978
Preceded byRalph T. Troy
Succeeded byWilliam Derwood Cann Jr.
Personal details
Born(1921-04-23)April 23, 1921
Union Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2004(2004-11-11) (aged 83)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeMulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLaRue Jones Howard
Children3
RelativesV. E. Howard (brother)
Alton Hardy Howard (brother)
Korie Robertson (great-niece)
OccupationBusinessman
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld 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.