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Michael Louis Howard

1956 - 2020

Michael Louis Howard obituary, 1956-2020, Derby, KS

BORN

1956

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd.

Derby, Kansas

Michael Howard Obituary

DERBY-Howard, Michael Louis 63, beloved husband, father and Papa, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born September 7, 1956 in Liberal, Kansas and grew up in Kismet, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Howard and Jean Griffith Howard. Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years; Sabrina Howard; sons, Cody (Amber) Howard, Shane (Geneva) Howard; adopted daughter, Manieca McPherson and her daughter, Brooklyn; grandchildren, Immanuel Powell, Kaleb Powell, Kristin Luse, Braeden Howard, Kendrick McGrew, Dakota McGrew, Sophia McGrew, Marcus McGrew, Michael McGrew and Christopher Howard; sister, Linda (Darrell) Kirkwood, brothers, Gerald (Patricia), Larry (Ruthi) Howard, Bruce (Teresa) Howard and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike worked at Beech Aircraft for 37 years in Missile and T1-A groups. He loved K-State sports and his family and friends. Visitation: Friday, February 7, 2020, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, 67037. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur, Wichita. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and Westside Freewill Baptist Church. smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Feb. 5, 2020.

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Robert Gardner

February 5, 2020

I wanted to talk about my time working with Mikey in Missiles systems. Mike worked on several drone programs for the military and was very honored to be working on programs that helped our boys in the military. Mike was a brilliant graphic designer and a very ingenious mechanical designer on both the subsonic and supersonic programs. Mike was always willing to help others at work and always had a smile and said "hey" every morning. I enjoyed playing softball with mike and he was such a gifted athlete and in fact a shrine bowl football player and college basketball player. I will always miss mikes kindness and humble approach to work. I am proud to have worked with you for the majority of 20 years and spending those great times with you. I know that you are in heaven and have no more pain. God speed to you Mikey and God Bless ya.


Your Missile design Cubical mate,
Rob

American Heart Association

February 5, 2020

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Memorial Events
for Michael Howard

Feb

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

Feb

7

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

Feb

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Westside Freewill Baptist Church

3310 W. MacArthur, Wichita, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

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