William Howell
February 17, 2017
Date of Service: February 19, 2017
Interment Location: Masonic Garden
William D. “Bill” Howell, Jr., 80, Johnson City, passed away, Friday, February 17, 2017 at NHC Health Care. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William D. Howell, Sr. and Ruth Carter Howell.
Bill was a past Master Mason with the Watauga Lodge # 622 and a York Rite Shriner. He was a member of the Watauga Campers and Hikers Association. Bill enjoyed traveling with his friends in the Model “A” restorers club. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he became friends with everyone on his route. Following retirement, Bill spent most of his time at the beach in South Carolina until he had to return home due to illness.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of fifty four years, Rose Ann Nave Howell, his brother Alan Howell and his wife Mary Ann, niece, Hannah Howell, nephew, Ritchie Howell, great-niece, Mariah Ann Howell, several other loving family members and friends also survive.
The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services Johnson City. The family will greet friends to share memories from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City TN (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Howell family.
