Charles ‘Buddy’ Howe, 72, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health Lourdes.
Mr. Howe was a member of First Baptist Paducah and a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a Maintenance Mechanic and then retired as a Safety Officer from USEC. Buddy was known as an outstanding drummer and played in several gospel and country bands in the Paducah area.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Howe; one daughter, Jana Killifer (Curtis) of Louisville, Kentucky; four sons, Tony Howe (Krista) of Owensboro, Kentucky, Rick Howe of Kingsport, Tennessee, Jason Koch (Diana) of Bardstown, Kentucky and Greg Koch (Megan) of Versailles, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Lauren Howe, Evan Howe, Allie Howe, Lakin Koch, Sara Koch, Cole Killifer and Knox Killifer; one brother, Paul Howe of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Howe Sr. and Ruth Robey Howe.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Russ Wilson and Rev. Rusty Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the service hour of 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
The Howe family has requested that masks be worn and that you refrain from hugging due to COVID risks.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to, Ozero Ukraine Ministry, C/O First Baptist Paducah 2890 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001.
During this difficult time, you may show your support by joining the “Hugs from Home” program, where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a hug.