Michael James Howard, 42 of Raytown, Missouri passed away on August 28, 2021 after a long courageous battle with Kidney Failure. He had two Kidney Transplants in his lifetime, first one at the age of 3. He was raised in Graham, Missouri  by Cliff and Loretta Mills. He was a 1998 Graduate of Raytown High School. Mike went to work in several factories, but found his calling working in Security, a job he truly enjoyed. Mike was a Star Wars Fanatic from the start, he was fondly referred to as “Yoda” – partly because of his big ears, but more for his love of Star Wars. He loved cars, especially Corvettes and Camaros. He was a huge movie buff and would tell you which movies were debuting and who was staring in them. He could tell you all the stats to every football league, but the Miami Dolphins was his favorite. Above all, Michael adored his family. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Loretta Mills. Survived by his Dad, Cliff Mills, Sister, Heather Bodle, Brothers; James Clifford Bodle, and Shaun Bodle, Nieces and Nephews; Isabella Bodle, Gracie Bodle, Levi Bodle and Chloe Bodle; along with Lola Fradick, Aunt, Jacquelyn Powell and Uncle, Jeffrey Bodle, along with his three beloved cats: Darth, Jack and Ghost. Visitation with family and friends will be 4p-5:30p, with Service at 5:30pm on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Northland Christian Church; 6120 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64119.