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James Howren Obituary
James (Jim) Hudgins Howren, Sr. was born June 30, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was predeceased by his parents Ethel Hudgins Howren and Walker A. Howren. In 1939, he moved to Alexandria, VA and at the age of seven, he moved to Princess Ann County, Virginia, which was annexed by Virginia Beach in 1963. He attended Norfolk Academy and graduated from Virginia Beach High School in 1956. After High School he attended Virginia Tech, (VPI) where he was a very proud Cadet.
After College, he became an auditor for Virginia National Bank. Following his career in banking, he began working at Peoples Drug Stores in Norfolk, VA before being transferred to their corporate headquarters in Washington DC, where he joined their executive team as a buyer and later a merchandise manager.
In 1976 he left Peoples to embark on a new career as an entrepreneur with his wife Nancy. Together they developed, designed and licensed children's care products. In 2012, they joined The Art League at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, where his photographic talents were recognized.
Jim was a compassionate, caring person who would go out of his way to help other people. He was the man called upon to advise and fix almost anything he touched.
His love of the outdoors led him to Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia National Park, where he wanted to help preserve and protect Acadia for future generations. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either The Cleveland Clinic Foundation or Friends of Acadia, either by going to Friendsofacadia.org, Mailing a gift to Friends of Acadia, P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 or calling (207) 288-3340.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Rosen Howren of 44 years, his daughter Barbra (Jamie) James Howren of Costa Mesa, CA, his granddaughter Elizabeth (Elle) Vashti Quinn of San Diego, CA, his son James (Jay) Howren Jr. and daughter-in-law Jenny Rubin Howren of Richmond, VA. The family is having a private graveside funeral.
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linda howren lawson
November 8, 2020
I am so sorry about Jim passing. When we were young we use to take trips together, Christmas, and alot of New Years Eve church service at Old Donation Church. Also spents alot of time in the summer, picnics just lots of fun times. He would take on his buckboard and horse down the old dirt roads. Jim and I are the youngest of all the grandchildren. he being 5 years older. I can still hear he saying "Moma uncle Raymond is hitting me" Then Aunt Ethel would say "Raymond stop" Such fond memories I will and have always cherished. Sincerely, Linda Howren Lawson
Bob Dail
November 4, 2020
From 1970 to the present, Jim has been a close and reliable friend. For two periods, totaling about 7 years, we and his family were also neighbors in an idyllic community. Jay and Jamie were playmates with my son, Bobby, and to our delight the three have remained life long friends. The Howrens are a wonderful family, active in the community and full of concern for neighbors and neighborhood Issues. We all live on for as long as we are held in loving memory. Jim Howren is destined for a long life. With affection, respect and a long memory , , ,
Bob Dail
Bernie Hobson
November 4, 2020
Jim was a Virginia Beach High School classmate of mine. My wife Peg and I had to privilege to sit next to Jim and Nancy at the Cavalier Country Club for the 1956 class reunion. Jim and I talked about our lives and how time gone so fast for us since we left high school. RIP Jim.
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