Mr. Michael "Mike" Thomas Howard age 74, of Graham passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence. Mike was born on July 31, 1947 in Starke to the late Alvin Britt and Katie (Hodge) Howard and was a lifelong area resident. Prior to retirement he worked for EI Dupont Nemours Chemical Company as a maintenance scheduler. He attended Sampson City Church of God and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the outdoors, farming his land and hunting doves and deer. Mike was a member of several hunting clubs over the years, including, Two Buck, Louise and Piney Bay. Survivors are, his beautiful wife of 53 years, Cosette (Kerce) Howard of Graham, Daughters, Michelle Jones (Jamie) of Debary and Misti Brooks (Philip) of Starke, siblings, Kathy Crawford (the late Lloyd) of Lawtey, and Alvin Howard, Jr. (Bonnie) of Lawtey, grandchildren, Kristen Alvarez (Armando), James Jones (Alexis), Joshua Jones, Colton Taylor (Krislyn Stubbs), Chance Taylor, and Makayla Taylor along with great grandchildren, Ember, Judah, and Sunnie plus two more arriving this year. Also, left is his caregiver, Tina Green. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 11:00 at Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Jamie Jones officiating. Please dress casual. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 9807 SW 136th Avenue Brooker FL 32622 US Graveside Service Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:00 AM - Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 9807 SW 136th Avenue Brooker FL 32622 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200