Mr. Carl R. Howes, 74, of Murray, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home.
Carl was born on April 30, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl Robert Howes, I and Nellie Wheeler Howes. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was a Vietnam veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW. Carl had a love for children. During his military career he coached sports, mainly baseball and soccer, for the military youth program. He was also a children’s minister at Hope Harbor Church where he was a member.
Those he lovingly leaves behind include his wife, Linda Howes of Murray; three sons, Carl Howes III (Nadine) of High Point, NC, Charles Howes (Teresa) of Murray, Adam Howes of Little Elm, TX; a sister, Naomi Schmidt (Jim) of Florence, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Henry, Charlotte, Christopher (Natasha), Logan, Lucas, Alex, Ada Janea Howes and one great grandchild due in June.
Due to the current events surrounding us, the family will have a private visitation. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville for immediate family only. A memorial service will be held at a later date which will be announced so all family and friends can attend.
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Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray is entrusted in caring for the family of Carl Howes.