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DAVID EDWARD HOWELLS, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed July 14, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Richard Howard and Anna Remesch Howells. Funeral service will be conducted at noon Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his dear sister and brother-in-law, Diane Howells Vincel (Don), and son Brandon Howells. He is the beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and great-uncle. He is survived by and dearly loved by his wife, Marilyn F. Nibbe Howells, son Christopher Corey Howells, daughter Amber L. Howells, grandsons Theo and Zeb Howells, niece Dawn Havrilla (Jeremy), nephew Shawn Vincel (Melissa) and their children. He was a retired chemist from INCO/Special Metals He loved playing softball, tournament softball, pattern partner and line dancing, gardening, bowling, beach ball pool volleyball, racquetball, golf, and his sweet pets. He enjoyed Kanawha Rock and Gem Club, and clean water issues. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday July 21, 2023, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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Paul Kipp
July 19, 2023
David was a good friend and softball player. We played between 45 or 50 years together. He will be greatly missed.
Albert Hoffer
July 19, 2023
Davy will be missed by all whom has known him, I have played softball with him 7 years now,....
Charlie France
July 18, 2023
Dave was a Good Friend and fellow Softball player Will sure be missed
Charlie France
July 18, 2023
Dave was a good Friend and fellow softball player will surely be missed
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DARYL PULLIN
July 18, 2023
Davy was a great little softball player and an even greater dugout buddy .
Dwight Dunford
July 18, 2023
David was always pleasant and had a warm greeting each time we met. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my softball friend.
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