Starks Funeral Parlor

Our beloved Kent died at home at the age of 79 on November 3, 2020, following an extended illness with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This relentless brain disease produces abnormal amounts of protein which degenerated his body but not his spirit. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for J. Kent Howard on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 2005 Davis Drive, Blair, NE. Interment to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Kent's extended obituary may be viewed and memories may be shared at www.starksfuneral.com

Our beloved Kent died at home at the age of 79 on November 3, 2020, following an extended illness with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This relentless brain disease produces abnormal amounts of protein which degenerated his body but not his spirit. Positive to the end, he was determined not to let this disease get him down. He loved spending time with the family he treasured, traveling the world, taking the RV to far-off destinations, and drinking a good Manhattan. Kent was born March 23, 1941, in Blair, NE, the son of Dr. C. D. Howard and Beatrice Howard. After graduating from Dana College with a degree in science, he worked for United of Omaha for three years before getting a...