Stephen Ray Howard

Stephen Ray Howard obituary, Garrett, KY

Stephen Ray Howard

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12

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1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

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Mar

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Rock Fork Bible Church

1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

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Mar

14

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Rock Fork Bible Church

1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

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Stephen Howard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Hindman on Mar. 10, 2026.
Stephen Ray Howard, age 60 of Garrett, Kentucky passed away on Monday March 9, 2026, at his residence in Garrett, KY. He was born on August 2, 1965, in Rock Fork, Ky to the late Hager and Shannon Chaffins Howard.

Stephen is survived by his Daughter- Hannah Porter; Special Children at Heart- Penny Chaffins, Austin Howard; Brother- AC Howard; Sisters- Erma (Joe) Huth, Connie (Kenny) Moore, Sallie (James) Spates, Ollie (Ray) Bolen; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Special Friends.

Stephen is preceded in passing by his Parents- Hager and Shannon Chaffins Howard; Brothers- Ronnie Howard, Aaron Lee Howard, John Edward Howard, Bufford Howard; Sisters- Barbara Moore, Sandra Bentley, Lois Ramey.

The family will receive friends after 6PM Thursday March 12, 2026, and continue all day on Friday March 13, 2026, at the Rock Fork Bible Church in Garrett, KY with service Friday evening at 7PM.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday March 14, 2026, at 12PM at the Rock Fork Bible Church with Rick Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at the Hiatt Chaffins Cemetery at WF Conley Rd. in Garrett, KY. Stephen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Under the professional care of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman Chapel.

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Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Hindman

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Upcoming Events

Mar

12

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

Rock Fork Bible Church

1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Rock Fork Bible Church

1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Rock Fork Bible Church

1828 Rock Fork Road, Garrett, KY 41630

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.