Howard Lee Early's Obituary
Howard Lee Early, 45, of Barboursville, WV passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born December 3, 1974 in Utica, NY. He is survived by his wife, Penny Early; three sons Matthew Early (future daughter-in-law Hannah), Dustin Early and Caleb Early; one daughter Bethany Early; his parents Albert and Debra Early of Ashland, KY; one sister Amy Early Bell (Justin) of Ashland, KY; two brothers Eric Early (Sara) of Summerfield, NC and Anthony Early of Huntington, WV; eight nieces Destiny, Abigail, Kaitlyn, Haylee, Tallee, Alyssa, Lilly and Hannah; two nephews Lucas and Zavierr; great nephew Xavier; mother and father-in-law Evelyn and Larry Maris. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Tim Maris. He was a diehard WVU fan, avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling, working in his garden and loved his family. He worked as a RN, CEP (Clinical Educational Partner) at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. If they would like, guests are welcome to wear WVU apparel, and /or blue and gold, as Howie was a very dedicated fan. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. A reception will be held immediately after the service at Norway Avenue Church of Christ in Huntington, WV. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or at gofundme.com/f/howie-early. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
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