Scott Lewis Eugene Howard, 43, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Friday March 6, 2020 in Seymour, Iowa.

Born May 15, 1976 in Marshalltown, Iowa, Scott was the son of Harold Eugene and Jo Ann (Clark) Howard.

Scott is survived by his father, Harold Howard of Green City, MO; his mother, Jo Ann Rodman of Kirksville, MO; Riley and Kylie Howard who he was a special Dad to; one brother and sister-in-law, Matthew and Beth Howard of Milan, MO; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Kristi and Rick Mason of Novinger, MO, Julie and Chris Drake of Johnston, IA, and Ashley Eiler of Kirksville, MO; six nieces, five nephews, one great-nephew, and one great-niece.

Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Daisy Clark, and William and Violet Howard, as well as his step father, Bob Rodman.

Scott received his education in the Green City public schools. He was employed by Kraft Foods in Kirksville at the time of his death.

Scott enjoyed fishing (collecting many fishing poles), collecting antiques, country music, loved his Ford truck, was a tattoo artist, drew portraits of his family, and loved spending time with family.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 with family receiving friends for one hour before the service at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, south of Green City, MO.

Pallbearers will be Matt Howard, Gavin Howard, Blake Howard, Lucas Howard, Rusten Hill, and Drayven Veach.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his mother Jo Ann Rodman and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.