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Howard Carper Obituary
He was born September 21, 1937 in Kingston, Ohio the son of the late Emory and Ruth Carper. He married Dora McEwen on August 22, 1980. She survives; along with two daughters, Cindy Neiberline and Lindy (Mark) Roberts, and one son, Howard (Joe) Carper, all of Edwardsburg, Michigan; one sister, Ruth (Ray) Platt of Kingston; two brothers, Hank (Carol) Carper of Kingston and Emory (Ann) Carper of Londonderry; eight grandchildren, Troy Neiberline, Keri Lockhart, Joe Carper, Chris Carper, Zak Bollenbacher, Jeni Bollenbacher, Cade Carper, Dustin Harder; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell "Skip" and Lee Edward Carper; one daughter, Lisa Carper Harder; a son-in-law, Roger Neiberline; and one grandson.
Howard retired from Mead in 1992. He was a member of the Masons and the Eagles as well as a volunteer fireman in Kingston for many years. Howard was known for his generosity and devotion to the care of the elderly in Kingston. Many benefited from his extensive skills as a craftsman, carpenter and handyman. Howard enjoyed riding his Harley and participated in many charity rides. He also enjoyed installing gas fireplaces, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, Kingston. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, February 8 from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at Hill's.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Carper
Pam Clemmons
February 1, 2023
Missed a lot prayers to family
Pamela Clemmons
February 1, 2020
I was thinking about Carper the other day ! Such a great Friend! He is still greatly missed !!
melinda nestor
February 11, 2011
We were deeply saddend to here of howard...he helped us so much with our fireplaces...he was a wonderfully Godly man...we will miss him...jim and melinda nestor
Bonnie Maxwell
February 11, 2011
What a special angel heaven has received. Howard installed my daughters fireplace and the heater for her pool and would barely charge enough to cover the parts. I had to force him to accept more money. He didn't work to make money, he just liked helping people and thats what made him so special. Ride that Harley up in heaven Howard and let the thunder roar!!! You will be missed.
Missy Crabtree
February 10, 2011
John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Guy and Shirley Hunter
February 10, 2011
Sorry to hear about Howard . Guy and Shirley Hunter
Jason Atkins
February 9, 2011
My deepest condolences go to Dora and family. I'm thankful that Howard and Dad were such good friends. Their friendship was truly a blessing. Sorry for your loss.
God Bless
Carolyn Carper
February 9, 2011
A letter to Howard,
Before and after Skip became ill you were always willing to help us anyway you could.
After Skip passed you always answered my calls for HELP, I have not lost an INLAW I HAVE LOST A LOVING GIVING FRIEND!
Thank YOU Howard! Give Skip and my son John ALL MY LOVE.
May God give all my loved ones his LOVE, COMFORT AND PEACE AND FREEDOM FROM PAIN
I Love and miss the Love from You and my
Skip Please look after my Beloved Son
John dont let John or Skip ride your Harley they will probaly forget to return it!
I will Love and miss you until we meet again!
Marc Ater
February 9, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
James DeLong
February 9, 2011
Good night "Uncle" Howard. I remember when your brother Skip used to bring me to your place when I was little. Always had fun riding that dirt bike of Joes.
John & Vicki Hampp
February 9, 2011
Dora Sorry to hear of Howard`s passing.He will be missed by all. He was a wonderful person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Jackie Arbaugh
February 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dora & family. Howard was an amazing man; so witty & multi-talented; I’m so happy he was my friend. He is loved by many & will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May GOD give you strength & comfort today & in the future, until you meet again.
Steve Abla
February 8, 2011
To Howard's family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I am sad to hear of Howard's passing. He was a good friend and a good man to work with. I enjoyed the time we worked together at Mead, we had many laughs and lots of good memories.
Barb Stearos
February 8, 2011
My condolences to Howard's family. I knew Howard through my job and I think of Howard when I am enjoying my fireplace. He always had a kind word and he was a pleasure to deal with.
Jane Hayes
February 8, 2011
To the Carper family: Howard was one of a kind. He was my supervisor for many years at Mead. He was always so full of life & laughter. I am sorry for your loss.
Wendell Tackett
February 8, 2011
We are sorry to hear of Howards passing.
Wendell & Sharon Tackett
Karen Taylor Fout
February 8, 2011
Dora and Family--My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel truly blessed to have met the two of you. Howard was one of the kindest men I ever met. His sense of humor will always be treasured by me and his kindness as well.
David Edler
February 8, 2011
our deepest sympathy to Dora and Family
David Edler & Margaret Shively
Janet Kaltenbach
February 8, 2011
Dora & Family:
Please accept my sincere condolenses on the passing of Howard. He was a good person and was a good friend to Tom when he was living.
Carol & Phil Miller
February 8, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barb Carper
February 8, 2011
Howard was a great man. always lending a hand and advise. i will miss you. Heaven is a better place with you there.
Bob & Debbie Banks
February 8, 2011
We send our condolences to Dora and the family. We worked with Howard and have been neighbors for many years. A great guy always willing to help or give some advice. We'll miss him.
Janet Duve
February 8, 2011
Dora & Carper Family - Please accept our Sympathy in your great loss of a fine man. Howard was a great asset to our community, especially the older generation. Many times he came to the aid of my elderly Mother, fixing things or just stoping by to chat with her. It meant so much to her. He will be remembered for all his kind deeds to others. May good memories keep him forever close till you meet again.
Blessings,
Janet (Delong) & Fred Duve
Vina Kramer
February 8, 2011
Dora and family please accept our deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Rex Everhart
February 8, 2011
Dora and family please accept our deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Jannie Waulk
February 7, 2011
Dora,i know you have had too much grief in your life lately but God opens his arms to receive the one she loves. He was a good man and I know you were happy. If you need anything I am here.
February 7, 2011
Howard was a good friend of my dad's. They came to my house one day and spent the whole afternoon installing my gas fireplace. I use that fireplace every day during the winter and have it burning now. Thank you Howard ... you were a very nice man and you'll surely be missed.
February 7, 2011
Condolences to you Do and the chidren. Carpie was a very good man by any measure of the rules. He will be sadly missed.
Don & Kay Vallery
Cristal Brust
February 7, 2011
Dora and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed talking to both of you when I had Howard as my patient. He will be missed by all that knew him. Cristal (Strausbaugh) Brust
Pam Tatman
February 7, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Howard's passing. He was a wonderful man with a kind heart. He was always so nice when I would see him around. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. My very deepest sympathy to all of you.
Tina Mathuews
February 7, 2011
Dora, Condolences from the office of Dr. Mark Conner.
Mervil&Norma Keeton
February 7, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rex & Dub Fannin
February 7, 2011
Dora, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Rex & Dub Fannin
John Michael Davis
February 7, 2011
My family has known Howard for years and years, this is a sad day. I think it was 76 or 77 when he helped me build a bookcase for my sister, I never forgot that. My thoughts are with his family.
Connie Plummer Cordle
February 7, 2011
Sorry for your loss
Norma Jean Purdue
February 7, 2011
I am sorry to read about Howard. My prayers are with you
Brad Johnson
February 7, 2011
"Uncle Howard" was a wonderful man. He was always there to help, and never seemed to mind. His skills as a mechanic and carpenter were the best, and Howard knew how to be a friend. Howard loved life, and his family. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him, those who loved him, and especially by those who were blessed enough to call him "Uncle Howard". Dora, I can not imagine what you are going through. Please let me know how to help you through this.
Darrell & Marlene Collins
February 7, 2011
Emory & Ann,
Was sorry to hear about Howard's passing.
With deepest sympathy
Pam Clemmons
February 7, 2011
JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I WAS TO HEAR THE NEWS OF HIS PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON & KIND MAN & FRIEND . I KNEW HIM FOR MANY YEARS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DORI AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU CONFORT AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIVES.
Jake and Shirley Balzer
February 7, 2011
The Carper family has our deepest sympathy. Howard has serviced our gas fireplace for many years. He was such a nice gentleman and always so kind and helpful. We will miss him.....
February 7, 2011
WE ARE GOING TO MISS HOWARD COMING TO THE OFFICE AND JOKING WITH THE STAFF. HE WAS A GOOD HEARTED AND MULTI-TASKING GUY WHO ENJOYED HELPING PEOPLE.OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. GUSTIN INSURANCE
Janice (Harper) Jones
February 7, 2011
Dora, Sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I dread that time myself. Sounds like he was a great guy. I used to know some of his brother's wives. Take care.
Cheryl Clark
February 7, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Howard's passing; he was a really good guy with a kind heart. I used to see him at the mill many years ago.
Janie Fyffe
February 7, 2011
The Carper Family my deepest symphathy for your loss. Howard I'll never ever forget our long talks your witty remarks or your great advice. you touched many lives and to all that knew you their life was all the better for you being in it. you will be missed but never forgotten..
Bonnie & Duane Wagner
February 7, 2011
I am really saddened to hear about Howard's passing. My heart and prayers go out to Hank and family. I hope that the great memories will be cherished and treasured by all who knew Howard. May he ride that Harley in Heaven with beautiful weather and no worries!
James Davis
February 7, 2011
I remember Carp as an instructor I had at Mead who was one who new what he was talking about. I can still hear his voice. I liked Howard Carper.. He will be remembered.
Jim Davis
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