Kenrick "Rick" Eugene Howard's Obituary
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 Howard, father to Brandy and Dirk, stepfather to Lory (Steve) and Jana (Calvin). He was also a loving Grandpa to his 6 grandchildren.
Rick graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton, NY in 1963. He attended SUNY in Brockport, NY and graduated in 1972 with a BA in Business. Later in life, his love of water, sunshine and people landed him the best retirement job. He was the mate on the Caladesi Island Ferry in Dunedin, FL.
Family and friends have always been the center of Rick’s life. He was involved with the Special Olympics, organized high school reunions, attended school and sports events for his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed bowling leagues and baseball.
The past 4 and a half years, with the return of cancer and the support of his wife, Cindy, Rick LIVED LIFE! He visited family all over the country, reminisced at High school reunions, and traveled with Cindy to many places on their Bucket List.
As we write this good bye, these are Rick’s thoughts and wishes that we remember him as “a family man, a genuine friend, and one who maintained communication and cared for all who entered into his life!”
“See you on the other side…” –Rick
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Cypress Meadows Community Church, which will go to the Orphanage in Springs of Hope in Kenya or the school children in Haiti.
2180 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33759
A Private family service will be held.
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