Howard R. Mauldin, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away March 26, 2016. He was born on September 19, 1938. He retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service. Survivors include his sister, Nina Coleman of Jacksonville; brothers, Jack (Harriet) of High Springs, FL, Patrick (Betty) of Orange Park, FL and Richard (Dorothy) of Jacksonville, FL; 6 nephews and 3 nieces. A Masonic Rites service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., at the Wesconnett Masonic Lodge No. 297 F&AM, 5917 Old Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210. Graveside inurnment with full military honors will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2016 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.