Howard Alan Gerson

Howard Alan Gerson obituary, Lexington, KY

Howard Alan Gerson

Howard Gerson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 9, 2023.
Howard Alan Gerson, 16, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 27, 1974. Howard was born September 11, 1957, in Columbus, OH, and moved with his family to Lexington, KY when he was 5. Howard was a Junior at Tates Creek High School in Lexington, KY where he was very well-liked and where he excelled academically. He was active on the Debate Team and in the Beta Club. He was a vice president in the Temple Adath Israel youth group. Howard was a trusted and loyal friend to many. He was an awesome son and big brother. His smile lit up a room and he was fun to be around. Howard is survived by his parents, Dr. Kenneth Lee Gerson and Alberta Sampliner Gerson; by his grandparents, David and Blema Gerson, Jake and Marge Saye; by his sister, Arlene and by his brother, Larry. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 30 at 11:30 am at Temple Adath Israel. Burial followed at the Lexington Cemetery, 833 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY.

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