John Christopher "Chris" Howell

John Christopher "Chris" Howell obituary

John Christopher "Chris" Howell

John Howell Obituary

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John Christopher "Chris" Howell, 50, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.

He was born the son Fred Howell Sr. and Gail Newsome on August 23, 1975 in Dothan, Alabama.

Chris loved living in Panama City Beach, Florida, and his children. He owned Pool Service Company with his son, J.C.

He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Howell, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Howell of 20 years; daughters, McKenzie Howell and Taylor Vitty (Zach); sons, John C. Howell" J.C." and Parker Howell; parents, Robert and Gail Newsome; grandparents, John and JoAnn Gause; sister, Whitney Horiszny (Pete); brother, Ted Newsome; uncles, Johnny Gause, Ronnie Gause, Phil Newsom, Robin Howell; aunts, Robyn Gause and Tracy Howell; cousins, Tori Watford, Trey Gause, Conner Lokey, Whitney Bowman, Greer Moreman, Jackson Gause, and Emma Grace Gause.

Chris was loved by all.
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