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Michael Howard Obituary
Michael Howard Sr, 74, of Springfield, born June 12, 1950, the son of Esther (Cooper) and Donald Howard Sr., went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2024. He was proceded in death by both his parents, 6 brothers Kenny, Donald Jr, Philip, Steven, Daryl, Wayne Howard, 3 sisters Tammy Furr, Kimberly Howard, and Tina Storey, father and mother- in-law Nathan and Mary Harris Sr., brother's-in-law John, Nathan Jr., and Adriel Harris.
He went to South High and then worked at International Harvester. He got laid off and went into the Marines. Later he moved to Atlanta, Georgia and he was a supervisor in a construction business. He returned to Springfield, working for several companies Rawack, Fuel Systems and finally as a lead worker at American Pan from where he retired. He loved football and coached for years, his 3 sons included, and started on his grandsons.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Iris (Harris) Howard of 50 years; daughters, Alisha (Marvin) of Cincinnati, Myra Howard, Jasmine (Shawn) Thompson of Springfield; sons, Michael Howard Jr. of Arizona, Brian (Keysha) of Texas, Daryl of Springfield; brothers, Mark (Nancy), Brian (Michelle), Arnold (AnnMarie); sisters, Roxanne Howard of Arizona, Mia (Steve) Davenport of Springfield; sisters-in-law, Gloria Davis and Charmaine Howard of Springfield, Rasiland (Harry) Satenstein of Pennsylvania; brothers-in-law Paul Storey of Springfield, David and Donald Lynne of Michigan; special friend, Robert Wells Springfield, 21 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Service will be held on Saturday January 11, 2025, at Greater Grace Temple, 380 W Leffel Ln. Visitation will be at 10:00am with family present at 11:00am until the time of service which will be at 12pm with Bishop Ronald Logan. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, SPRINGFIELD CHAPEL, 823 S. Yellow Springs St. To order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Howard Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Teresa Ervin
January 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss Howard Family. Mike was such a great family man and an awesome gentleman to talk to. Encouraged many young ones to do the right thing. Praying for all of you!
Renee Tolliver
January 11, 2025
Heartfelt prayers go out to the family. Iris and Michael were together for as long as I can remember. 59 years is nothing short of a true soulmate. Iris, God´s speed as you go through a difficult time. Love you. Your cousin, Renee. Columbus, Ohio
Peter Jones
January 10, 2025
My condolences to the Howard family.
Angie and Michael Peterson
January 8, 2025
Had just seen Mike during the Peewee football season. He was there supporting Grands. Knew him to always be nice and kind and very family oriented.
Betty Peterson
January 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss always knew Michael to be a nice gentle person related to me because he´s married to my first cousin Iris. Always thought Mike was a truly nice gentle.
Norella Ingram McCalop
January 6, 2025
Michael was always kind to me! I remember his love n adoration for his family, brothers, sisters, children and wife. As a cousin of his wife Iris he always made me feel a part of the family when we came to visit from Atlanta he will be truly missed by the World and the people within it!
Tiffany Humphrey
January 3, 2025
Uncle Mike and Hottie Iris are sooo many of my earliest memories. I still remember my first driving lesson. I was sitting on Uncle Mike's lap with my feet on his feet. We were behind the wheel of his white thunderbird. Fast forward several years, I never forgot that lesson. Hence, my love for driving a stick shift. He grew a love and respect in me for our strong black kings. He and my Hottie are living proof of what true enduring black love really looks like. Please rest peacefully Uncle Mike.
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