Colliu "Sonny" Howse

1942 - 2014

Colliu "Sonny" Howse obituary, 1942-2014, Euless, TX

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Ridge Funeral Home-Hurst Chapel

705 Airport Freeway

Hurst, Texas

Colliu Howse Obituary

Colliu "Sonny" Howse of Euless died Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment: 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Viewing: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home. Sonny was born in 1942. He was a Marine Corps veteran and enjoyed a 47-year career with American Airlines. Sonny was an avid bowler and loved to dance. Survivors: Children, Yolanda Gaines, Angela Guidry, Trey Howse and Shavon Howse; two brothers; four sisters; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 8, 2014.
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Terri O'Connor

June 27, 2014

Sonny Was the Mr. G-Que of AA Cargo, always a smile and a go to guy if you needed to make something happen. We were all better off for having known and worked with him.

Bob Evans

June 23, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Howse family. John and I worked with Sonny in the early years in CLE...when AA was truly a family. We will cherish all the great times we spent together during those years. Sonny was always a great man with a beautiful smile.

John & Karen Shudy

June 23, 2014

it was my pleasure to know you

Richie Slivocka

June 14, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Sonny for his smile, exhuberant nature and his love of dancing. The good times that were shared at Pat and Nadine' parties are a joy to remember. You are not forgotten and are in our thoughts and prayers. -Nadine Gulley and Trina Robinson

Nadine Gulley

June 11, 2014

I remember Sonny as a person who welcomed all.
Will miss him
James Kiboneka

June 11, 2014

debbie

June 11, 2014

I worked with Sonny in Cargo for many years.He always made it a point to say hi and ask how you were doing.He was there for me anytime I needed help. Such a pleasure working with him. My condolences to the family.

Galen Francis

June 11, 2014

I work with Sonny for about 20 years at the AA freight house and he was really a great guy...he was always smiling and very positive and will be missed....Much Love to you Sonny

Dan Ciszewski

June 11, 2014

I worked with Sonny in cargo and went to many interline parties and he was always in attendance and loved watching him dance...and I loved dancing with him. He was a wonderful, fun, and smart man. He will be missed and I know that he is now at peace and looking down over his wonderful family. May God bless you all. Diana Borkel

June 10, 2014

MAY GOD BLESS SONNY' S ENTIRE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. HE WAS A TRUE BLESSING TO SO MANY OF US. ALWAYS UPBEAT AND SUCH A TRUE GENTLEMAN. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND. CECELIA ENGLAND

June 10, 2014

What a great AfroLiner friend always smiling and always there for all. My condolences to the family.

Juanita Wright

June 10, 2014

Sonny was such a good man, he helped coach my son's baseball team, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Janice Archer

June 10, 2014

Sonny was a great boss to me and I gained a lot of knowledge from him. His wisdom and charm will be missed.

James Duncan

June 10, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss

Brian Williges

June 10, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 9, 2014

sonny house was a very dear good friend to me and my husband and yes he did like to dance and a very loving father to his children he will be missed dearly.god took a good man home

betty burns

June 9, 2014

Meris Leet-White

June 9, 2014

Bill and Carol Zitta

June 9, 2014

My sympathies to Sonny's family. I have loved, respected, and admired the Man my entire life. He is with the Angels in a much better place and will be truly missed.

Beverly Howse

June 9, 2014

Condolences to the Howse family. Haven't seen Sonny since the old days in NY when we all used to bowl.... always that brilliant smile and I see from his photo that didn't change... sorry for your loss

Brenda (Redding) Smalle

June 9, 2014

Sorry you had to leave so soon Sonny, may you rest in peace with the Lord

Bill and Carol Zitta

June 9, 2014

JUST RECEIVED AN E-MAIL OVER THE WEEKEND ADVISING THAT SONNY HAD PASSED SEVERAL DAYS AGO... I MET SONNY WHEN I WORKED IN AMERICAN'S RESERVATION OFFICE IN 1969 IN CLE... I SAW HIM MANY, MANY TIMES OVER MY 35 YEARS WITH AMERICAN (IN LGA,LAX,DFW,DTW & CLE)... EVERY SINGLE TIME HE HAD THAT WONDERFUL SMILE... I KNOW GOD HAS FOUND A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HIM... THE HOWSE FAMILY HAS MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES... WE WILL MEET AGAIN, MY FRIEND !!!

CHERYL BUCK

June 9, 2014

Death, to a good man, an inspiring brother, a cherished uncle, respected husband and father, is but passing through golden gates into a glorious space where Colliu "Sonny" Howse will dwell forever.

thurston jones

June 9, 2014

Condolences to the Howse family. I worked with Sonny in Cleveland at American Airlines. One thing is for sure about Sonny, was that infectious smile of his! Sorry for your loss. I will remember him always.

Bryan Knepper

June 9, 2014

To my best friends and my "sisters", Lonnie and Angie, and the rest of the Howse family. I have SO many great memories of Sonny. He was truly a second father to me. He treated me with love and support just like I was one of his own and he would also scold me when we'd get into trouble. I will never forget his warm smile and loving personality. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Nelson

June 8, 2014

To the Howse family Sonny was in my prayers until God called him home. May you'll stay strong and cherish the memories of him. He was my AA Manager and a friend, may he RIP. God bless the family

Steve crawford

June 8, 2014

I knew Sonny for many years at AA. So sorry for your your loss!

Richard Johr

June 8, 2014

I guess I'm writing this to you, hope and praying you above reading this. It's me your first born GRANDDAUGHTER!!!!!! Yup its Ashlie (boobie). I will miss you everything about you. From our long talk our going to the park, me calling you when I was in trouble and saying HEY Umpa you have a minute, and you saying anything for you. This hurts Umpa I've never felt pain like this. I don't know how to ease this. I'm just happy I was yours and you were mine. I will never stop missing you and I will never stop loving. Time heals all wounds but this wound will never heal. Watch over me umpa. If I never had a guardian angel before, I know for sure God have me one Tuesday June 3rd 2014. Rest forever umpa. I LOVE YOU

Ashlie Howss

June 8, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for all your family and friends who will miss you forever

Janis Fund

June 8, 2014

Many years have passed since you worked in Cleveland for American Airlines God Bless you Sonny and your family.

Stephanie Barrett

June 8, 2014

To the Howse family.. May God be with you all an know that he is in a better place.

Labreshia Brewer

June 8, 2014

To the Howse family my prayers are with you all while your going through this sad time of your life. May god be with you an your family at this time.

LaBreshia Brewer

June 8, 2014

Lonnie, Angie, Trey & Shavon:
I have many many memories that include your dad and family. Especially the UNO games and your dad mowing the lawn in all white. He always had a smile for us and will be missed. May you feel God's embrace during this time.
Blessings-
Jessica (Samonek)Bruda

June 8, 2014

Sonny, we will miss your unfaltering smile, the warm hugs, your positive attitude, and those "ooooooo's" each time you bowled a strike! We will keep your memory in our hearts until we meet again. God bless and keep your family in his loving embrace during this difficult time of loss. Love you always, Lynn & Carl Walters

June 8, 2014

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