Gary Howes, age 72, a resident of Little Bear Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home with family.
Gary was born October 21, 1950 on Dry Bread in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of Hazel Whitt Howes and the late Clayton Howes. Son, Darrell Wayne Howes, brother, David Carroll Howes, and sister, Brenda Sue Prater also preceded in death.
Gary was employed in the mining industry until his retirement. He was a member of the New Life Worship Center on New Paintsville Road in Salyersville, Kentucky. He loved being with his family and the outdoors.
Those left to mourn includes his wife, Janice Sue Smith Howes, sons, Gary Christopher Howes and wife Kim of Salyersville, Kentucky, Shawn Howes and wife Sheila of Salyersville, Kentucky, sisters, Rita Smith of Akron, Indiana, Joan Harshman of Akron, Indiana, Tameria Rush of Akron, Indiana, brother, Clayton Matthew “Corky” Howes of Akron, Indiana, four grandchildren, Amy Howard, Nate Howes, Sarah Howes, three great grandchildren, Karsyn Howard, Aleena Howard, Tessa Howard, a host of family and friends who love and miss him.
Funeral services for Gary Howes were conducted Sunday, December 4, 2022 from the New Life Worship Center on New Paintsville Road in Salyersvlle, Kentucky. Clergy Michael Yates delivered comforting words on the day of service. Interment followed in the Trimble Family Cemetery on Dry Bread Road in Salyersville, Kentucky.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. Memories, words, and gifts are available on
www.salyersvillefuneralhome.com.
