Aaron Howe

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Aaron Jacob Howe, 21, of Perryville died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Perry County, Mo.

He was born May 17, 1990, in Perryville to Pete W. Howe and Diana LaRose Howe.

Aaron graduated from Perryville High School, Class of 2008, where he was a standout football player wearing jersey No. 54. After graduation he attended Southeast Missouri State University, and he had been employed at TG Missouri. Aaron loved sports and was a huge 49ers fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and always had a smile. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his parents, Pete and Diana Howe of Perryville; two brothers, Michael Howe of Terre Haute, Ind., Timothy Howe of Sparta, Ill.; paternal grandmother, Marge Owen of Marion, Ill.; maternal great-grandmother, Lucille Brayfield of Perryville; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends.

Aaron was an uncle to Stephanie, Alyson and Kyla and godfather to Alexis.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Lucille LaRose; paternal grandfather, Robert Howe; and his paternal stepgrandfather, George Owen.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Miller Family Funeral Home in Perryville. Morning visitation will be from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown, Mo., with Pastor Paul Winningham officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the family's choice.