Howard Gene Shope Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Howard Gene Shope of Belmont, North Carolina, who passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Gene Shope to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vicki Diann Wilson and Harry Gene Shope. He is survived by: his wife Michelle Reese Shope; his children, Charles James "CJ" Shope and Morgan Tyler Barber; his grandchildren, Maddox Gray Farmer, Mason Reese Farmer, Bristol Kate Barber, Lillian Christine Shope and Waylon Brody Barber; his sisters, Donna Hayes and Tina Tackett; and his pet Jeter. He is also survived by his family, his friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God (777 S Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Flowers are welcome, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The American Diabetes Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
