He was a retired carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and making decals. Howard was a pillar of strength, a hard worker, and a true friend to all who knew him. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy G. Kimsey.
He is survived by his children, Jasmine Bittle and husband Dustin, Jeanne Andrews, Hope Harris, Kelli West, Jerry West and Kyle Barnett; his mother, Virginia Harris; siblings, Stanley Stephenson, Darryl Kimsey, Mashella Martin, Hayley Kimsey and Darlene Kimsey; along with numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services along with visitation will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel.
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Michelle Becker
Bedford, IN Sunday, June 21, 2026 Sorry for everyone's loss. I feel blessed to have met him. Love and prayers to the family!A shoulder to lean on
Monticello, Sunday, April 12, 2026 Jasmine and Hope so sorry for yalls loss 💙💙prayers with yallSherry Myers
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 11, 2026 He was a good man and he was good to me and ex husband