Michael F. Howard, 38, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in North Manchester.

He was born Dec. 11, 1979, in Wabash to Forrest and Mary (Chafin) Howard. He graduated from Manchester High School in 2000. He was formerly employed at Novae, North Manchester. He loved music and playing his guitar, spending time with his daughter and taking walks by the river. He was a kindhearted person.

He is survived by his parents, Forrest and Mary Howard, North Manchester; daughter, Baliegh Nicole Howard, North Manchester; and sisters: Shara L. (Ed) Eubank, Liberty Mills; Sandy R. Howard, North Manchester; and Gina A. (Tom) Sizemore, North Manchester.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, April 30, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services will be at noon, Monday, April 30, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester.  Pastor Kent Harting will officiate.  Burial will be in Swank Cemetery, North Manchester.