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Benny Howell Obituary

POTTSBORO - Benny Howell, 67, of Pottsboro, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Princeton. Benny was born Jan. 4, 1946, in Borger, Texas, to Lee and Rita (Stephens) Howell. He graduated from The University of Texas Austin in 1969 with a bachelor degree from the College of Pharmacy. Benny was a pharmacist for more than 40 years working at a number of pharmacies in the north Texas area. He retired as a staff pharmacist at Kroger. Benny was a member of the pharmacist fraternity, Phi Delta Chi, at The University of Texas.

He is survived by his son, Aaron Howell and wife, Anne of Princeton; daughter, Dawn Mathison and husband, Todd of Weatherford; grandchildren, Devin Howell, Michael Howell, and Taylor Mathison; brothers, Roger Howell and wife, Kim of Eastland, and Ronnie Howell and wife, Patsy of Big Spring; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

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

Published by The Herald Democrat on Jan. 18, 2013.

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Rachell Morgan

February 1, 2013

I'm sorry I didn't get to see you Benny! I guess I just wanted to remember you when you were well. I remember when I first met you. I knew then, you would be someone that stuck with me forever. I'll miss you and love you always.

Marcia (Rist) Casey

January 22, 2013

Benny will be missed. I remember him well from Borger High School. He was always fun!

Glenn Eldredge

January 19, 2013

May GOD comfort and guide your family. You will be missed as are all of our missing classmates.

January 19, 2013

Hi,
Benny was always a free sprit and a joy to the Borger High class of '64. Sorry for "our" loss
Bob Foland

January 19, 2013

Benny, Wally Dickerson, Mike Nicholas and I lived together at the University of Texas. He was a good friend and will be missed......Mike Webb

Danny Sessums

January 19, 2013

We lament the passing of a Class of '64 BHS member. May he rest in total peace is our plea.

Debi Wedding

January 18, 2013

I worked with Benny in the early 70's at Gibson's Pharmacy. We had many interesting discussions over the 3 years. He always made me laugh. I will always treasure those memories.

Jocelyn

January 18, 2013

May the sweet memories of Benny's loving kindness bring you comfort durning this time and the days to come . May God bless you and comfort you all

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