Kenneth Howk

Kenneth O. Howk, 72 of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Speaks Buckner Chapel. Burial will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help Ed Burns fight cancer by making checks payable to Ed Burns or www.GoFundMe.com/1uvmis. Kenneth was born December 25, 1940 in Salem, MO to Ermil and Edith (Tune) Howk. He had worked for 38 years at Ford Motor Company retiring as a welding inspector. He was also an avid carpenter and woodworker who also enjoyed cooking and quilting. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and the UAW Local #249. He is survived by; his loving wife of 46 years, Karen of the home; a daughter, Edie Howk of Wichita, KS; 3 sons, Philip Howk and wife Stephanie of Blue Springs, MO, Kenny Howk and wife Lynn of Rolla, MO and Felix Howk and wife Karen of Independence, MO; a sister, Mary Lois Harris of Salem, MO; a brother, Robert Howk of Iberia, MO; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.