Howard P. Kea transitioned from this life on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield. Viewing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel. For more information, visit shiversfuneralchapel.com.