Joshua Howard

Gaffney, SC - - Joshua Alynn Howard, 39, of 1180 S. Green River Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, he was the husband of Valentina Stepanova Howard and son of Jerry Dwayne Howard of Salisbury, NC and Joy Dart Miller (Sonny) of Lincolnton, NC.   He was a professional chef and attended First Baptist Church in Gaffney.  He was very mechanical, a "jack of all trades", loved motorcycles, and enjoyed antique automobiles.  He loved his family, especially his children and never met a stranger.

Surviving in addition his wife and parents are three sons, Colton Howard of Gastonia, NC, Nick Mikhaylenko and Matthew Mikhaylenko of the home; two daughters, Gracelynn Howard of Gastonia, NC and Izabella Mikhaylenko of the home; a brother, Aaron Howard (Jessica) of Salisbury, NC; two sisters, Heather Howard of Salisbury, NC and Brittani Sweet (Brian) of Lake Norman, NC; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Rowan Christian Assembly, 923 N. Salisbury Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28146.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC