Howard Baxter Maness, 90, of Robbins passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service was officiated by Pastor Danny Meetze at the First Baptist Church in Robbins on Wednesday, December 12th at 2 p.m. Burial, with Military Honors, followed at Pine Rest Cemetery in Robbins.
Howard was born in Robbins on August 4, 1928, the son of the late Lemuel and Florence Maness. After proudly serving his Country in the United States Army, he worked in the Robbins Mill (Milliken) for forty-six years. During that time he was a friend and mentor to many men and women who admired him as a great supervisor due to his never-ending love, friendship and encouragement. He was preceded in death by his sisters Blanche Brown (Glen), Alma Scott (Clinton); brothers, Ernest and Richard Maness and wife Ann and niece, Linda Scott Maness.
Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Bobbie) Saunders Maness; daughters, Kim Williams (Bruce) and Pam Davis (Steve); grandchildren, Shannon Criscoe (Caleb), Kirk Williams (Gina), Kelly Davis (Sabrina) and Ashley Davis (Hunter); great-grandchildren, Madison and Easton Criscoe; niece, Karen Smith (Ronnie) and nephew, Gary (Skip) Brown. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Gracie.
Howard’s greatest joy was his wife and family and spending time with them. He was also a devoted fan of Tar Heel basketball and enjoyed watching his grandkids playing sports. He will be greatly missed but his family rejoices in his ascension to his heavenly home.
The family received friends at Kennedy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 11th from 6 until 8 p.m. and other times at their home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Robbins First Baptist Church, P O Box 400, Robbins, NC 27325 or the Moore County Humane Society, 5355 NC Hwy 22, Carthage, NC 28327.
Kennedy Funeral home is honored to serve the Maness family.
Online condolences may be made at pinesfunerals.com.