Howard Thomas Kerfoot, 83, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 5:03 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Howard was born March 27, 1940 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Clarence Franklin and Anna Jane (Ahlers) Kerfoot. On March 27, 1982 he married Virginia Breiner-Coulter in Kahoka, Missouri. She preceded him in death October 26, 2018.

Mr. Kerfoot was raised in the Dallas City and Carthage areas and attended Carthage High School. Following high school he enrolled in General Motors Training Center and worked as an auto mechanic at several different businesses in Carthage. After his marriage to Virginia he moved to the LaHarpe area, where he worked numerous years for the LaHarpe Telephone Company. In retirement, he stayed active hauling grain for many local farmers.

Howard enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, traveling by motorcycle and racing at the former Devil's Bowl Speedway, near Ft. Green, Illinois and the Macomb Speedway, Macomb, Illinois. He especially enjoyed his dogs, Katy and Barney and staying involved in his grandchildren's lives.

Survivors include five children: Roger (Jennifer) Kerfoot of Hamilton, Illinois, Sheri Coulter of LaHarpe, Rodney (Erin) Kerfoot of Glasford, Illlinois, Teresa (Michael) VanFleet of LaHarpe and Cassandra (Brandon) Bundy of LaHarpe; seven grandchildren: Jessica (Seth) Fowler, Courtney (Jacey) Ellefritz, Ashley Flynn, Calvin Kerfoot, AJ Kerfoot, Jackson VanFleet and Shea Bundy and five great-grandchildren: Jensen, Bryleigh, Paizlee and Adaleigh Ellefritz and Haddix Flynn.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Brad Kerfoot and two sisters: Mary Worrell and Llwellyn Kerfoot.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. A Celebration of Howard's Life will follow the graveside at The Annex.

A memorial fund has been established to purchase play equipment for the LaHarpe City Park. Contributions may be made to the Howard Kerfoot Memorial Fund. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Howard's obituary at banksandbeals.com.