Search by Name

Search by Name

Linwood E. Howell

1926 - 2016

Linwood E. Howell obituary, 1926-2016, Houston, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Claire Brothers Funeral Home - Houston

7901 Hillcroft Street

Houston, Texas

Linwood Howell Obituary

HOUSTON - Linwood Earl Howell was born 0ctober 6, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia, to John Henry and Ruby Dale Howell, and passed away on November 27, 2016. Linwood graduated from Newport News, Virginia, High School, served in the U. S. Army, then graduated from North Carolina State University with a B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Linwood was employed by Reynolds Metals Company for 38.5 years in various professional and managerial assignments in the Richmond, Virginia area; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and El Campo, Texas. Linwood married Dolly Gay Vaughan and from that union came Cynthia Howell Coley, Linwood Earl Howell, Jr. (Melinda), Gloria Howell (Steve), Clint (Charlotte) Howell and Gaynell (George) Tullos. That marriage ended in divorce in 1973. In 1982 Linwood married Patricia Halbrook Parish Howell, acquiring two stepchildren, Peggy Parish Morée and James Parish. Linwood and Pat have five grandchildren, Ted (Kelly) Morée, Jack and Taylor Coley, Matthew Howell and Garrison Tullos. Linwood was predeceased in death by his parents, brothers Henry and Robert, sisters Evelyn Howell, Ruth Howell Rice and Mollie Howell Harrison. He is survived by his wife, Pat Howell, his children, grandchildren, a cousin, Alice Hufner (Jim), the mother of his children Dolly Vaughan Howell (Doanne) Carter, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at Mission Bend United Methodist Church, 3710 Highway 6 South, Houston Texas on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contribute to the charity of your choice in Linwood's memory.

Published by Daily Press on Dec. 2, 2016.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Linwood Howell

Sponsored by Claire Brothers Funeral Home - Houston.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Linwood Howell's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Linwood Howell

Dec

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mission Bend United Methodist Church

3710 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Claire Brothers Funeral Home - Houston

7901 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX 77081

How to support Linwood's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Linwood Howell's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more