Phillip Michael "Mike" Howard

Phillip Michael (Mike) Howard, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025

Mr. Howard was a long-time resident of Vancleave, MS. He retired from a distinguished career at Ingall’s Shipbuilding. He served in the Navy and his brief service instilled a lifelong appreciation for all things concerning defense and military discipline. He loved a good “Sea Story.”

He was physical and competitive in life; he loved working out and anything physically challenging. He was self-reliant, he loved to work on anything and could “fix” most anything from his Barn/Shop. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and anything military, his sense of adventure was second only to his dedication to his family obligations.

Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Luverne Howard, brother Harold Thomas and grandson Bryan Moe.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Juanita Howard. Children Keely (Bobby)Moe, Kristina (Vince)Scott, Michael (Anastasia)Howard, Wesley (Memorie)Howard. Grandchildren Kristopher (Leda)Moe, Anya Cox, Jacob Scott, Shelby Scott, Michael A. Howard, Wyatt Howard, Miller Howard, and great-grandson Gunnar Hanson. All will greatly miss him.

The family would like to thank the staff of Tender Kare and Hospice for their kindness and dedication to our family during Mr. Howard’s illness.

Services will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Vancleave, MS on Saturday June 7, 2025. The service will begin at 1:00pm where friends may visit starting at 11:00am. 

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Phillip Michael (Mike) Howard.