BRIAN KEITH HOWELL

Bryan Keith Howell was born March 20, 1962 to Alvis and Dorothy Howell in Lamesa, Texas. Bryan was the oldest of three boys. Bryan passed away May 17, 2008 in a tragic accident in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Bryan graduated from Odessa High in 1980. He then moved to San Angelo, Texas where he met the love of his life, his soul mate for the past 20 years, Glenda Miller. It was love at first sight and they were married on January 30, 1988 in Brady, Texas. Glenda and Bryan began their own construction business and Bryan was still running this company at the time of his death. Two beautiful children blessed Bryan and Glenda. Amberly Skye and Sladyn Haze. They were the light of Bryan's life. He lived everyday for these two children. Bryan was also a vital part of the community. He began coaching baseball and football several years ago and had grown to love each and everyone of the boys he coached and they loved him. He will be missed by so many lives that he touched with his warmth and compassion. Bryan was a strong and vital man that lived each day to the fullest. He mastered his black belt in karate in 2002. Bryan was baptized in the Church of Christ in Odessa and tried to live his life the way God had wanted him too and that was by being a wonderful and caring husband, father, and friend to all. Bryan is survived by his wife Glenda Howell, his daughter Amberly Howell, his son Sladyn Howell all of Brady. He is also survived by his parents Alvis and Dorothy Howell of Washington; two brothers, Lance Howell of Dallas, and Rick Howell of Oregon. Bryan is also survived by his mother and father in Law George and Carrie Miller. He was a son to them. Bryan also leaves behind a brother and sister in law, Joey and Georgina Partin of Brady and Howard and Karen Miller Brownwood. Bryan is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great niece and nephews. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 at the Heritage Funeral Home. The services for Bryan Howell will be at the First Baptist Church of Brady at 1:00 with long time friend, Brother Blake Odell officiating. Pallbearers are Pat Long, Jake Long, Cassie Long, Lance Howell, Rick Howell, and Billy Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are his loyal employees: Louie Aguilar, Barry Bivens, Jose Zuyula (PePe) and Manuel Hernandez. Services are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home.

May 20, 2008
Karen Miller
Glenda, You were very much the love of his life. You and the kids were his world. I am so sorry that this happened. I pray you find the strength you need to help you make it from one day to the next. He will be missed.

May 20, 2008
Pamela Howell
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family! You'll be missed terribly Brian. What a tragedy!! Your cousin Pamela.