Howard Lee Pankey was born on June 19, 1960, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Loretta Sue McClain. Howard enjoyed watching Cardinal Baseball, and he loved tinkering with his cars and working outside. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends. Howard passed away on May 29, 2026, having reached the age of 65. In addition to his mother, Howard was preceded in death by a daughter Natasha Pankey, and his sister Charlotte McClain.
Howard is survived by:
Daughters: Brandi Farkas and her husband Kenny, and Amber Gibson
Sister: Linda Pearl McClain
Three grandchildren, and many cousins, uncles, aunts, and many other friends and family also survive.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday June 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Desloge Park. Coplin Funeral Home of Park Hills, Missouri is in charge of the arrangements.