Birth date: Oct 23, 1945 Death date: Sep 20, 2017
Kenrick “Rick” E. Howard, 71, of Clearwater FL, peacefully passed away at Suncoast Hospice North Pinellas, on Wednesday Sept. 20, 2017. Son of the late Phyllis and Kenneth Howard, Rick was a loving and caring husband to Cindy Howa Read Obituary
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My condolences to all the family, I know Rick's loss will be hard on Dirk. Rick has always been so kind to me. He was such a gentle soul, he will be missed. Hope to see you back at bowling Dirk. Love and peace. Mavis Aguinaga. ❤️🌹🌞🌈
i've known Rick for 30 + years. When he hired me to take the job of warehouse manager in Ft Myers FL. his former position as he was promoted to purchasing director. Rick took me under his wings and mentored me. To this very day what Rick placed in my heart and mind was always treat people with respect and make people smile and be positive. Since I've started my own business and applied his beliefs in other people. I have come to the Lord and always shared this with Rick. i know in my heart Rick is at home with the Lord."A promise from God trust in Jesus and God and you will be at home with him forever" Brandy and Derk you probably don't remember me but i sure do. You have been and always will be in my prayers as long as i live. May Gods peace comfort and love be upon you. Thank you Lord for Blessing my life with Rick!
3Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
RICK AND I PLAYED FOOTBALL ON THE CLAYTON CENTRAL FOOTBALL TEAM. I HAVE THE HONOR OF CALLING HIM MY FRIEND. I'M TRULY SADDENED TO HEAR THAT HE HAS PASSED. HE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU RICK YOU HAVE BROUGHT JOY TO OUR HEARTS AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I JUST DO NOT HAVE THE WORDS TO TELL YOUR FAMILY HOW SAD THIS NEWS IS. BUT I WILL MISS HIM AND THE COMMUNICATION WE HAD OVER THE YEARS, MOSTLY ON THE COMPUTER AND EVERY FIVE YEAR AT THE REUNIONS.
TO YOU MRS CINDY HOWARD, GOD BLESS.
THANKS JON HAMMOND. FRIEND, SCHOOL MATE, I THANK HIM FOR BEING A PART OF MY LIFE
Rick was an amazing man who I feel touched the lives of all that we're lucky enough to meet him. I know that he certainly made a positive impact in my life and my family as well. Rick was honestly one of the most positive, kindest men I've ever known, always placing others in front of himself. Most of all, Joe and I will miss our conversations with Rick about adventures and traveling. He always encouraged us to keep exploring! We have planted a plumeria by the water in our backyard in honor of Rick. We think he would have enjoyed the view. His memory will live on forever in our hearts. Love and prayers to Cindy, Dirk, Brandy, Jana, Lory and family. Love, The Jones Family (Joe, Jennifer, Grace and Caroline)
I am so lucky to have had Rick in my life . He was a kind wonderful man . He was a man we could all go to at Lemaitre for direction and always wanted the best out of each of us. May he win the lotto again :) Peace and love to the family . Joni Patterson
Dear Rick (and Dirk, Brandy, Cindy and family),
You were on my calendar to phone you today at 2pm. I did not call and I feel horrible for that, even though now I know you were not there to take my call.
You were a giant among men, larger than life, and with a heart as big as I have ever known.
I met you 20 years ago when I took a job I know you felt you deserved, and indeed you did. Instead, you were made to work for me and yet you were the most gracious, supportive and kind person I could have ever hoped to work with. Very quickly we became friends and far more than colleagues. We shared our personal joys and sorrows and remained good friends throughout these past 20 years even though we mostly lived hundreds of miles away in distance.
You introduced me to Dirk and were so proud of him. The three of us enjoyed some great fun together. And you told me how equally proud you were of your daughter, Brandy.
When you became very ill, you never faltered. You remained a rock of strength, optimism and goodwill to all. I can only hope to be half the man you were when you faced the longest of odds and prospects for improved health were slight, if any.
It was heartwarming to hear your happiness when we spoke during you and your family’s relatively recent vacation in Indian Rocks Beach. While I was inquiring about you and your health, you were more interested to know about how I and my family were doing.
We had many victories together and so many laughs - you were the greatest of friends. I’m so grateful you shared my life and I I’m a better person for knowing you.
Thank you for your friendship and love. The world is a much smaller place now and I will never, ever forget the world as it was when you were in it.
Goodnight my friend.
I would be grateful to hear from anyone in the family who would care to contact me. If there is anything I can ever do, ever do, to help, you can count on me just as I could always count on Rick.
Bill Wright
443-909-6935.
This was part of a letter that I sent to Cindy & Rick not so long ago and I think it says it all about the man/person Rick was to me. See you on the other side my friend....
Rick,
I want you to know how much I've always looked up to you and felt that I was privileged to know you and have you as my friend. For all the many things you've done to help me and my family over the years I am forever grateful! Please know how much you mean to so many people. Also know that you mean so much to those people because you've proven to be an honorable man who walked through life with kindness and thoughtfulness for everyone. Always there to help when someone was in need no matter how small or large.
How awesome that Brandy and Dirk had you as a dad! Also awesome that you came into Cindy's and her family's life! I am so thankful that she has had you in her life all these years and thankful for her family and friends as well. Of course I'm the friend who says that selfishly. LOL
Your forever friend, Ann
One of the kindest men I have ever met has gone to be at peace. My thoughts are with his family and hope the memories of this wonderful man will give them the strength to continue on. Arla and Steve Privitera
We are thinking of you Dirk and your family. We adored your dad. His kindness and gentle nature will be remembered always.
Mark, Connie and Ande Dierking
