Hershel A. Howell Sr.

Hershel A. Howell Sr.

Hershel Howell Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 7, 2008.
HOWELL, Hershel A. Sr., 87, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Oak Grove, Miss., died September 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora H. Howell. He is survived by one son, Hershel A. Howell Jr.; one daughter, Beverly Howell, both of Richmond; one sister, Sylvia Perkins of Gautier, Miss.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Howell was a retired Federal civil service employee with the FDA and EPA. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 4 at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, Miss.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Evelyn Lunsford

October 11, 2008

Beverly,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. He was a good neighbor. My sympathy is with you and the rest of the family.

October 7, 2008

Mr. Howell's smiling face will be greatly missed here at the Lab at Virginia Physicians. He often spoke of his wonderful family. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Gina Custalow, Lab

Carolyn Richardson

October 7, 2008

Bev,
I am so sorry for your loss.Your Dad was a wonderful man and it enriched my life knowing him.I am in Georgia now but if you need anything my kids are still in the house and will be happy to help you.Take care and know my heart is with you and your family.

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