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G. Leon Howell

1928 - 2017

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1928

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2017

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G. Howell Obituary

G. Leon Howell

Hamilton, AL

G. Leon Howell, 88, died in Memphis, TN on February, 26, 2017. He was born in Hamilton, AL on July 10, 1928. He received ths Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, He was on the faculty of the University of Memphis, Department of Biological Sciences, from 1959-1995. For many years, he taught biology, botany, and plant physiology, and was Vice-Chair of the Department. At one point, he served as Interim Chair. Burial took place in the Howell family plot in Hamilton, AL on February 28. The Marion County Funeral Home in Hamilton had charge.

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Apr. 30, 2017.
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I'm so sorry about the death of your loved one. I sincerely hope that you will find comfort in knowing that there is a future for those we've lost in death.(1st Thessalonians 4:14).
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May 29, 2017

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May 15, 2017

As neighbors of Dr. Howell for 30 plus years and always admired his kindness and intelligence. We have missed him and know his friends and University of Memphis have also.
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