Kevin Joe “Cooter” Howard, age 40, of Jackson, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the Hazard ARH.  He was born April 18, 1979, in Westland, MI.-He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents:  Joe and Nellie Raleigh; His paternal grandparents:  Clay and Jewell Howard.  One aunt: Sharon Turner and one uncle: Jerry “Bubbo” Howard-He is survived by his parents: Roger and Della Howard of Jackson, KY-Two brothers: Mike Mitchell of Hazard, KY and Roger Dale Howard of Jackson, KY.-Nephews: Mikey Mitchell, Roger Mitchell, Phillip Mitchell, Wendall Dale Howard, Special nephew: Kevin Clay “KC” Mitchell.-Aunts: Brenda (Bernie) Crouse and Janet Howard: Uncles: Joe Raleigh; Gary (Shirley) Howard. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Turner, Sam Faulkner and Jamie McIntosh officiating.-Burial in the Bowling and Howard Cemetery, Curt Road, Old Buck, KY.-Visitation will begin on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. and additional services at 7:00 p.m.-Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.