John Howerton Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Howerton (South Shore, Kentucky), born in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, who passed away on September 23, 2018, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Howerton to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parent Walter "Watt" B. Howerton; and his siblings, Margery E. Howerton, Ada June Howerton Ramey, Iva Mae Howerton Metzler, Gleama Joyce Howerton Blankenship and David Wendell Howerton.

He is survived by: his parent Ilma O. Osborne Howerton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Burnett Howerton, two daughters, Jacinda "Cindy'(Matt) Stephens of Cincinnati, Ohio and Carole (Chris) Gibson of Southgate, Kentucky, two sons, John W. Howerton of South Shore, Kentucky and Robert (Ellen) Howerton of Perry, Ohio, one brother, Jerry (Ellen) Howerton of Maloneton, Kentucky, two sister-in-laws, Laura Cooper of South Shore, Kentucky and Mary Moore of New Boston, Ohio, seven grandchildren, Caleigh Breann Howerton, Preston Blake Stephens, James C. Stephens, Seth Barnett Stephens, Robert Matthew Howerton, Nicholas James Howerton and Ryan Patrick Howerton. John truly enjoyed his grandkids and loved their visits in the summers. He also loved fishing, horse racing and playing the lottery. The family would like to thank the Trauma Center of Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio for their excellent care and compassion given during this difficult time. Visitation will be held 6-9 P.M, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Crockett L. Reed Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky. Graveside services will be Friday, 11 A.M, September 28, 2018, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers the family requiest that memorial contributions be made to Vietnam Veterans of America in South Shore Kentucky. Chapter VVA #1006 PO Box 971 South Shore, Kentucky 41175.