James Edward Howell

1932 - 2018

HOWELL, James Edward, age 85 of Decherd, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Southern Manor. He was born on April 13, 1932, in Russellville, Alabama to the late John and Virgie Rea Howell. James served and retired from the United States Army. He enjoyed gardening, country music and going to Sample's Restaurant on shrimp day. Most of all, James loved the military and his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Howell; brothers, Jack Howell and Nelson Howell; and sisters, Shelly Howell and Frances Howell. James is survived by his daughters, Charlotte Fox of California, and Barbara (Kenneth) Banfi of Decherd; sons, Thomas (Christina) Howell of Mississippi and Billy (Susan) Howell of Lebanon; grandchildren, Gary Dewayne Cook, Amanda Fox, Scott Harris, John Harris and Kayla Howell; great-grandchildren, Heather Cook, Lori Cook, Zach Moore, Kelsea Martin and Aubreigh Harris; and nephew, Jimmy Crawford. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398 in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222. Send on-line condolences to www.moorecortner.com