Howard Edward Smith

February 21, 1957 - March 21, 2020

Howard Edward Smith, 63, of Colorado Springs, passed away on March 21st, 2020. He was born on February 21, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born to the union of Howard L. Smith and Joan E. Burgess Smith. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at First Gethsemane Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. Howard lived between Kentucky and Colorado for many years, finally settling in Colorado Springs in 1996. Howard received his early education in Louisville, KY and Colorado Springs, CO. Upon his return to Louisville he attended Suda E. Butler High, he graduated in 1976. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While stationed in Parris Island, South Carolina he served as a cook. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and was a Rifle Marksman. After his enlistment, Howard received an honorable discharge. He enjoyed watching westerns, sports, taking long walks and fishing. Howard was preceded in death by his mother Joan E. Burgess Smith and a sister Marjorie Diane Smith. Howard leaves to mourn his passing; father, Howard Smith (Demetra); brothers, Reginald Smith (Melanie), Michael Smith (Shay), Gentry Smith (Anna), and James Smotherman Jr; sisters, Marla Smith, Lisa (William) Cobb and Angela Smith; nieces, Deanne Graves, Janay Middelton, Nyla Cobb and Charity Cobb; nephews, Mark Clayton, Joshua Terry, Cedric and Zavier Smith; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Due to the COVID-19 funeral and burial will be private.