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Nov 14th, 1964 - Dec 26th, 2022Celebration of Life Ceremony: 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
A procession to Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors will follow.
Memorial Visitation: 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the funeral home
Wayne E. Howe, age 58, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died at his home on Monday, December 26, 2022.
He was born on November 14, 1964, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Curtis E. and Fran (Hale) Howe.
Wayne graduated from Flora High School in Illinois in 1982 and worked on the family farm until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1984, serving until 1992. He was later employed by Service Air at various airports in Arizona and Florida.
Wayne enlisted in the Air Force Reserves in 2003. As part of his service in 2004, he became an Air Reserve Technician (ART) at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts, and retired from Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Missouri, in 2021.
From a young age Wayne enjoyed pulling tractors and later enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing with friends, and traveling home to visit family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Skye Howe of Lee’s Summit; parents, Curt and Sherry Howe of Rinard, Illinois; three sons, John (Brittany) Howe of Mansfield, Missouri, Curtis (Abra) Howe of Flora, and Jake (Christine) Howe of Chino Valley, Arizona; a daughter, Jenna (Michael) Parrish of Bay City, Michigan; grandchildren, Eli, Josh, and Andrew from Mansfield, Layla, Ayvah, Ellie, Norah and Wren from Flora, Sausha and Livia from Bay City, Samuel and JJ from Chino Valley; and a grandchild on the way; two brothers, Rob (Teresa) Boose of Flora and Tim (Devon) Boose of Rinard; two sisters, Crystal (Tony) Luttrell from Xenia, Illinois, and Tammy (John) Howe from Rinard; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fran, as well as maternal grandparents, Johnny and Zelma Hale of Fairfield, and paternal grandparents, Bernice and Ruth Howe of Rinard.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A procession to Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors will follow. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Wounded Warrior Project and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry Chrystal in our prayers and thoughts
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all your family during this sad time.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Wayne. May God give you comfort and hold your family tight. Blessings of peace to all...
I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and loved ones.
So sorry for your loss prayers for all of you
Sorry for the loss of your family member. It is so hard on the remaining ones. Love and prayers for all. Love you
Our deepest sympathies.
Prayers for Wayne's family. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you.
My thoughts, hugs and prayers to everyone. May God wrap his loving arms around each 1 of you.
To the Howe families, we are so sorry for your loss. Sending caring thoughts and prayers to get you by during these troubled times. May the memories of good times past remain in your hearts forever.
My deepest sympathies.
My condolences to the family.
So saddened, I have great memories of Wayne from school, especially driver’s ed. I know he will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to the Howe family. An amazing man has left us too early. Prayers to all.
I am so sorry for your families loss. I went to school with Wayne and he was always the nicest guy!
I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. May God comfort you during this sad time.
My deepest sympathies to the family. My prayers for his family and friends.
Curt, Sherry and family, my love and deepest condolences to all of you. I remember Wayne from a little boy to a grown man and remember his smile and antics were infectious. Prayers for God's arms around you as you travel through this heartbreaking time. Love and Blessings to all.
So sorry for your loss.
Curtis and family, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your son. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss Gone way to soon
So sorry for your loss. May God surround you with comfort and love.
We are so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻 and
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Wayne was a wonderful man. May you find comfort in your memories.
Curt, Sherry and entire family..... I'm so very sorry for your loss of Wayne. May God comfort you all during this time and days, weeks and all times to come.
Sooo sorry for your loss. May God carry your pain. May your memories bring peace🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for your Loss. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
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