Melrose, Florida
WEEMS III, HOWARD (HOWDY)Howdy (60) passed away June 3rd, 2012, unexpectedly. He was born February 1st, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio but lived in the Gainesville area his entire life. Howdy was sole proprietor of Howdy's Expert Tree Service, an avid Gator fan, he loved to fish, surf, spend time with...
Read MoreMy family knew Howdy and family from the earliest days of living in Gainesville. His father and mine were University of Floriday professors in Agriculture beginning in the 1950's. I am sorry for your loss. God Bless You.
Carol Blue-Garcia
June 27, 2012 | Harlingen, TX
I met Howdy back in the 1970's and he has remained a loyal friend ever since. He took his youthful passion for tree climbing and turned into a long lasting successful career and business named Howdy's Expert Tree Service.
Over the years every time we talked he spoke about his loving wife Jeanne and his son Skylar who he was immensely proud of. He was a great story teller and put a spin on day to day life's follies, bass fishing, gator sports, surfing, and his tree business.
Cole Childers
June 26, 2012 | Gainesville, FL
A life is significant for its impact on other lives and Howdy touched many lives...telling as many stories as Steve. My love to the both of you, Jeanne and Skyler and know that my heart is very heavy by Howdy's death. He had a heart of gold and will leave a hole in all our hearts and lives.
Gail Heyser
June 15, 2012
We are all so saddened to hear of Howdy's passing. You and Skyler are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Marsha Peacock
June 13, 2012 | Florahome, FL
Howdy will be missed he was a good friend and faithful customet
lonnie ellus
June 11, 2012 | Hawthorne, FL
I am so sorry to hear about Howdy, I just loved him, like someone else had said A Great Gainesvillian. I hadn't seen him but once or twice lately but he came right up and carried on like the days had been few. I am glad that I had the pleasure of having him cross my path on this earth. I feel certain I will see him again. My prayers are with the family as it is hardest to lose the ones closest to us on a daily basis. RIP my friend.
Beth Cowart-Eddy
June 11, 2012 | Lacrosse, FL
Wayne and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Howdy will be missed but never forgotten.
Wayne & Rachel Griffin
June 11, 2012 | Windsor, FL
My heart is so heavy from hearing of Howdy's passing,my husband loved him dearly and I smile to know the two are in each others company in Heaven exchanging stories now.Love to Jeanne and Skylar,may God give you comfort.The Tillis Gibson Family,Missy,Little Till,Dalton and Addie
Missy Gibson
June 11, 2012 | St. Augustine, FL
Jeanne, so sorry to hear the news. I pray blessings on you and Skyler and for Miss Camilla. He will be missed by many, his stories, his attitude and his kindness remain in the hearts of all whose lives he touched. May God bless you all.
Jody Strunk
June 11, 2012 | Hawthorne, FL