Michael “Kenji” Howard, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born in Smithville on July 16, 1963, to Chizuko Fukui and the late Haskel Elby Howard.

Kenji graduated from Tennessee Tech University where he met his wife of 33 years. He is survived by his wife Kelli and their two children, Raleigh and Kenleigh, and his two younger siblings, Riki Howard and Michiko Martin.

Kenji enjoyed cooking for family and friends in his free time and learning the latest in modern technology. He was actively involved with his church family. He went in early every Sunday morning to prepare coffee for the congregation and was always ready for lively conversation.

A memorial gathering was held at Withamsville Church of Christ on Friday, February 14, 2020.

The family would prefer donations to be made to Citizens for West Clermont: P.O. Box 37, Amelia, Ohio, 45102. Attn: Kare Riel; or to Mid-Western Children’s Home: 4585 Long-Spurling Rd, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162.\

Edward C. Nurre Funeral Home, Ohio, was in charge of the arrangements.

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