Harold Howe
July 17, 1923 — September 8, 2013
Captain Harold E. Howe, 90, of Paducah died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Baptist Health of Paducah.
Captain Howe was a member of the US Navy and served in WWII. He was a member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion for 40 years. His career began on the Western Rivers in 1944. He worked for several Marine transportation companies before retiring as a Captain and Pilot for the Delta Queen Steamship Company.
He is survived by his daughter, Marla Miller (Chuck) of Reidland; one granddaughter, Valerie Hooper of Paducah; and two great-grandchildren, Brian Nelson of Crittenden Co, and Hannah Walker of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Birdie Lee Howe; father, George Edward Howe; mother, Lula Deen Roberts; and one grandson, Brian Sullivan.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 1:00pm at Lindsey Funeral Home with Rev. Lyman Hutcheson officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00am- 1:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VFW Post 1191 in Paducah.
Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral .com.