Howard Lee Staley

Howard Lee Staley obituary, Lexington, KY

Howard Lee Staley

Howard Staley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road on Aug. 3, 2024.

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Howard Lee Staley, 73 of Lexington Ky passed on Friday August 2nd, 2024, after a life well lived. Preceded in death by firstly, his two daughters LeNita Jo Meehan and Vickie Jean Staley; then by his wife of 54 years Clara Ann Staley. Howard was met at the pearly gates with a long-awaited family reunion, in the presence of his personal savior Jesus Christ.
Howard, endearingly known as "Popaw", is survived by six grandchildren and their spouses: Samantha Allison Cyr (Ryan), Victoria Maryann Greene (Lance), Adrian Lee Staley, Joshua Patrick Meehan (Hollie), Kayla Joann Taylor (Rob Bramblett), and Michael William Tripure; Four great grandchildren: Charlotte Jo Cyr, Finley Jane Cyr, Eleanor Clara Greene, and unborn James Wyatt; and honorary daughter, Tabitha Stoll
As a retired captain of Lexington Fire Department, and faithful member of Highlands Baptist Church, he leaves behind a legacy evident of a man who lived courageously, with strength and forbearance, giving all his love to the people around him. Visitation for Howard will be from 5-8PM Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 8th, 2024, at 10:30AM at the funeral home with burial to follow at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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