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Wendell Howell Obituary
December 26, 1940 - October 21, 2020
Wendell Howell, 79, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, peacefully at home.
Wendell was born on December 26, 1940, a son of the late John Harvey Howell and Xenia Birckhead Howell.
Wendell loved fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends and telling his fishing stories.
Survivors include his wife, Billie of 61 years; his son, John Howell and wife, Amanda; his brother, Gwen Howell, wife, Judy; three grandchildren, Ian, Megan and Ashleigh; three great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Savannah and Aaron; a goddaughter, Susan Belew; and host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Cherry Avenue Christian Church from 4 until 6 p.m.
The service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Cherry Avenue Christian Church. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to go to the Merry Mates Sunday School class at CACC, 1720 Cherry Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wendell Howell
Edwin Talley
October 17, 2023
Missing my friend, Wendell. One of the best.
Edwin Talley
October 17, 2022
Missing Wendell still today. Many happy memories of him, our good friend, Wendell!
Benjamin Carr
October 25, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family,
knowing that tears may flow for a while but when you think of all the joy and happiness he has gave and the fun time, you will be laughing through the tears. Praying that you find comfort in knowing that he is with God at this time. Knowing that we all will see him again we just got a hold on just a little bit longer. Are used to work with him and State Farm and he was always very very nice and kind
Albemarle High School Alumni Association
October 23, 2020
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about Mr. Howell´s passing. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.
Edwin Talley
October 23, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to Billie and family. Wendell was a special friend to us...... the State Farm family fondly remembers him. All of us are better from having Wendell as our friend.
Sandy Dudley
October 23, 2020
To all the family.. MAY God be your strength in this time of the loss of someone so Dear to you all..
My Deepest Sympathy to you all
Larry and Ruby
October 23, 2020
Billie and family our deepest sympathy for your loss. My memories of Wendell are old but fond. We spent many an hour fishing, hunting, playing ball etc. and they are great memories of a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Peyton
October 23, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Wendell at State Farm in the 90´s. He was such a funny guy! Please know that I am thinking about and praying for you all.
Barbara (Craig) Savage
October 23, 2020
Dear Billie and Family....
We are sending you love and prayers. Mom (Freda) loved you guys so much and I know she was waiting to greet Wendell with one of her famous hugs! May God surround with peace and strength!
Glenda Morris
October 23, 2020
My sincere sympathy to Wendell's family. I was a co-worker at State Farm.
Deborah Hickman
October 22, 2020
My heart breaks for all of you. Wendell was a remarkable man. A wonderful cousin. Always made me laugh. We sort of grew up together and I have awesome memories of him and Gwen. Heaven has definitely gain an angel. I love you all.
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