Chris Shawn Howard

Chris Shawn Howard, age 45, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, due to a sudden bicycle accident. He was born on April 20th, 1973 in Massillon, Ohio to Linda Howard and Robert Howard (deceased). He was enrolled at Stark State College as an English major, on the road to earning an Associates of Arts degree. He worked as a professional photographer, freelancing his art around his beloved hometown. He lived for making others smile and capturing the beauty that others couldn't see. Faces of Canton, Streets of Canton and the 1st place prize-winning photo for the Canton Repository during HOF festivities, are just some of his finest work. Chris loved to spend his free time doting on the children in his life, by giving them gifts that brought them joy. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh and to stay light at heart. Chris also enjoyed writing, listening to music, chatting with all of his friends, and capturing/making family memories. He was tech-savvy and a history aficionado. An avid collector by heart of such things as diecast model cars, celebrity autographs and more. Most of all, he dedicated all of his life to his family and friends. His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his family. He is survived by his mother, Linda Howard, sister, Glenda (Keith) Brown, brother, Robert Howard, niece, Kelly (Robert) Murphy, nephew, Michael Howard, niece, Nicole Howard, niece, Briana Howard, niece, Samantha Brown, great-nephews, Jackson and Cole Murphy, as well as cousins, Marlene Trissel and Kathleen Trissel, etc. Family, friends, and others whose lives Chris touched are invited to the Lamiell Funeral Home, 1353 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, from 5p.m. – 7p.m. on Wednesday December 26th, 2018, to reminisce, grieve, support and talk. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers.