Charleston, South Carolina
Roy Allen Howell, Jr., MD CHARLESTON - Roy Allen Howell, Jr., MD, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 after an extended illness. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Roy A. Howell, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 4, 2012 , at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends at James A. McAlister Funeral Home at 1620 Savannah Highway this Thursday between 5:30 and 8:00 PM. Dr. Howell was born in Charleston, SC in 1925. He attended the Cathedral School, graduated from Bishop England High School and from the College of Charleston with a bachelor degree in science in 1946. He earned his medical degree Summa Cum Laude from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1948 and completed his internship and residency though Washington University at St. Louis City Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Howell returned to the Medical College of South Carolina for his teaching and research fellowships, followed by a private practice in Internal Medicine in Bennettsville, SC.Dr. Howell's military career included service as a private in the US Army Medical Corps in 1944 and as a captain from 1955 to 1957. Dr. Howell served as the Governor of the American College of Physicians for the South Carolina Chapter from 1974 to 1978 and as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Internal Medicine from 1972 to 1974, and again from 1988 to 1990. He was also a member of the Marlboro County Medical Society, South Carolina Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He received the Bronze Medal of the South Carolina Heart Association in 1970. In 1966 he was recognized as Young Catholic of the Year and was listed in America's Best Doctors in 1994. He received the Laureate Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians in 1991, the highest honor awarded by the chapter. Dr. Howell returned to Charleston in 1991 and practiced internal medicine at Carolina Family Care at 30 Bee Street until his retirement in 2009. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, the College of Charleston Cougar Club and an avid supporter of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Howell was the son of the late Roy Allen Howell and Julia Hanley Howell. He is pre-deceased by his sister, Anne Howell Dolan (Nancy) and brother, Allen Michael Howell. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty Faris Howell, and children: Roy Allen Howell III (Ginger), Lisa Howell McQuage (Henry), Linda Howell Hyland (John) and Denise Howell Darling (Steve), as well as grandchildren: Roy Howell, Taylor Howell, Virginia Howell, Lindy Williams (Brandon), Daniel McQuage, Faris McQuage, Charles Fritz, Jamie Hyland, Jeff Hyland, Julia Gore (Thomas), Edward Darling, Beth Darling and great-grandchildren Brandon Williams, Alex Williams and Liza Gore. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC; the St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund, 89 Hasell St. Charleston, SC 29401 or the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 572 Savannah Hwy, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29407. Dr. Howell's guestbook may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister. com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
My condolenciesto the Howell family. He was my doctor while I worked at MUSC. We had many good conversations. He was also my friend.. Joe Mullinax, Greenville
May 07, 2012
To the family of the late Dr. R.A. Howell------- what a wonderful, wonderful man, as well as doctor he was!!!!! He was my mother's physician for years, and for some strange reason, I just looked at his home number within my cell phone, but I did not call to inquire about him. He would tell me when I took my momma to an appointment, that if there were any questions that I have to contact him, even after his retirement. I was at conference in Columbia, S.C. so, I am just now reading this. To be...
Jametta L. King and Family
May 07, 2012 | Chas., SC
My sincere sympathies go out to you and John, Charles, Jamie, and Jeffrey. Words cannot always express the emotions, but I know he played a major part in the boys and your family's lives. It is one of the hardest things in this world to lose your Daddy. I pray God holds your memories around you to comfort you and your loved ones through this grief.
Anna
May 06, 2012
May 05, 2012
What a wonderful, caring, gentle and sincere doctor. He truly cared about his patients.
He was our family / friends doctor as well. what a wonderful person, with a wonderful sense of humor.
He would always say , Please don't forget to say Hello to the children, tell them I am proud of their success.
My husband and I are so sorry to hear about Dr. Howell demise. We shall truly miss him.
Sincerly,
The Fraser- Rahim...
May 04, 2012
My condolences to the Howell Family. I will never forget when I first met Dr. Howell at Carolina Family Care. He was my Angel who listened, supported, and helped me when my own Mother had died. What an awesome, caring physician and I am honored to have known him.
Susan H. Smith
May 04, 2012 | Charleston, SC
roy,sorry to hear of your dad's passing.i know he was a good man and how close y'all were.you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.walter
May 04, 2012
I really missed Dr. Howell from the Carolina Family Care Suite. He was most caring and gave a warm feeling that he was truly sincere and cared about his patients. I remember when he talked about his transportation, we often laughed about his wife wanting him to stop riding his bicycle. He was so personable. He took care of my entire family(4). I wanted them to experience this genuine, compassionate physician. Always with a smile that will always be remembered. You were so blessed and still...
Joan Green
May 04, 2012 | Charleston, SC
Betty, you and Roy have been a big part of our Cougar Family. It's always hard to say goodbye to such a long time friend and fan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
College of Charleston Cougar Club
May 04, 2012 | Charleston, SC
Claude and I are thinking and praying for your family at this time. We remember playing golf with Roy at Snee Farm many years ago. He was a gentile person and made us feel special during those eighteen holes. It was a short time we were person to person, but it made an impact on our lives. Much love, Cathy and Claude
May 03, 2012