Steven Paul Howe

Steve was born on Mother's Day Sunday, May 12, 1962 to Leon and Yvonne Kendrix Howe at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.  He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the age of 61.

Steve grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He attended Fowler Elementary and McNiel Jr High.  He was a member of ROTC at Rider High School and graduated in 1980.

Steve loved family, fast cars, four-wheelers, fishing and rock music.

Steve was a dedicated and loyal parts delivery driver at O'Reilly Auto Parts for 30 plus years in Chickasha, Oklahoma where he lived since 1989.  He also volunteered countless hours at an area animal sanctuary.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Kendrix Howe, and his step-brother, Gary Kuykendall.

Steve is survived by his only love Gayla Howe; his father, Leon Howe (wife, Letricia); sisters, Kim Howe Fagan (husband, Pat); Vonna Bailey (husband, Michael); Pam Whitson (husband, Gary) and Denna Kuykendall. Nephews and nieces are Will Raeke, Ryan Raeke, Tara Bailey, Ericka Walsh, Riley Whitson, Ty Whitson, Dalton Otto, Zac Otto, Shelbi Honkcomp and Jessica Kuykendall. He also has many great nieces and nephews. The youngest generation fondly referred to him as Uncle Brother Man.

Steve's Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm, Saturday, September 16, 2003 at the  Eagles Lodge, 5396 Seymour Hwy, Wichita Falls Tx 76310. Details will be shared on his Facebook page as well.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice of Wichita Falls in memory of Yvonne Kendrix Howe is respectfully requested.

Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.