Kermit Michael Howard

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Kermit Michael Howard Kermit Michael Howard, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 25, 2019 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.  Born in Mecklenburg, NC, he was the son of the late Kermit W. Howard and Gertude Walsh Howard. He  was also  preceded in death by his wife of  29 years, Betty Haynes Howard who was the love of his life.    He enjoyed the beach, Harley Davidson  motorcycles, shooting sports, and fishing at Rock Haven Pond.  He retired from the US postal Service after  36 years of service.  The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Christian Anderson and Gloria  "Cookie" Hoppes  for their excellent care of Mr. Howard. SURVIVORS:  Son:  Michael Howard, Kings Mountain, NC; Step-Son:  Rick Canipe and wife Sherry,  Macon, Ga; Step-daughter:  Lisa Hopper and husband Mike, Grover, NC 6 Grandhildren:  Michael Canipe and fiancee, Georgia King, Jonathan Canipe, Mitchell Sheppard, Zac Sheppard and wife Sadie; Jesse Hall and Mikey Hall; 2 Great-grandchildren: Alice Marie Sheppard and Ava, all of whom he loved very much GRAVESIDE SERVICE:    Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, NC, 11:00 AM  with the Rev. Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. FRIENDS & FAMILY GATHERING: 12:00 Noon Bethlehem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall,  1017 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain, NC INTERMENT: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, NC MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Height Dr,  Shelby, NC  28150 GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA