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Kenneth E. Howe

March 28, 1947 — November 17, 2024

Burton

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Howe, Kenneth E.- Age 77, of Burton, passed away November 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 22, 2024 at Eastgate Baptist Church, 4266 Atherton Road, Flint. Burial will be at a later date in Kentucky. Visitation will be held 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, November 21 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc; and 10:00 AM until the funeral time on Friday at the church. Those desiring may make contributions to My Heart Supports the Troops or Salvation Army. 

Kenneth was born March 28, 1947 in Coon Island, Missouri, the son of Emzley and Anna (Thompson) Howe. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He married Karen Pennala on September 16, 1983. Kenneth retired from AC Spark Plug where he worked as an oil pump operator. He never met a stranger, quickly starting up a conversation with anyone he met. He enjoyed Volunteers of America. He loved going to garage sales, flea markets and he enjoyed thrift store shopping. Always after a deal. 

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karen; two daughters, Lisa Howe, and Susan (Ted) Justice; grandchildren, Bryan Howe, Jonathan Howe, Marisa Howe, Timothy Cooper, Matthew (Taylor) Cooper; great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Aydin, Ellison, Ira, Royce, Cora, Quinn; brother, Dale Howe; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Katie. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Floyd, Dennis, Billy Jeff, Clyde, Marion "Punk", and Jaris "Don. 

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. 

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Visitation

Thursday, November 21, 2024

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

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Visitation

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Friday, November 22, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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