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Howard Kirby Obituary

KIRBY JR., HOWARD J., 67, of DeLand, FL, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5 at home after a 3 1/2 year Battle with cancer. He was born August 27, 1944 in Derby, Connecticut and moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1970. Howie's career was in car sales in Central Florida for 40 years where he will be much missed by his many friends and associates. He enjoyed traveling, motorcycles and sports. Howie is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kate); sons Michael and Brandon; granddaughter Erin; step-son Kevin; "grandchildren" Allen and Kathy; "great-grandchildren" Allison, Christian and Jake; two brothers, Bill and Peter; and
Sharon, mother of Michael and Brandon. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m., with the memorial service at 6 p.m. at the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand. In lieu of flowers it was Howie's request that donations be made to Halifax Humane Society, 2364 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124. Online condolences may be made at www.allensummerhillfuneralhome.com. Allen-Summerhill DeLand is in charge.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 9, 2011.

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Colleen Pruss

November 10, 2011

Howie was my oldest cousin and growing up I always looked up to him. We lost touch through the years, but recently we were reunited and it was so wonderful. I will miss him so very much. He was a great guy!

November 9, 2011

Howie was a great guy and I will always remember his great sense of humor. I had the pleasure of playing golf with Howie on a few occasions and he never failed to make me laugh all-the -while beating me for a few bucks......

My sympathy to his family and friends, Rest in peace Howie.

Rick Wilcoxen

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