Stephen Thomas Howell

Stephen Thomas Howell obituary, Sachse, TX

Stephen Thomas Howell

Stephen Howell Obituary

Visit the Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Sachse website to view the full obituary.


Stephen Thomas Howell was the beloved son of the late Francis Marion “Yank” Howell and the late Katherine Thomas Howell.  He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1968; earned a Bachelor of Science Degree on December 22, 1972; East Texas State University; earned a Master of Education degree May 12, 1979; East Texas State University, Commerce, TX. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX July 9, 2002.

Steve's  career path included: Woodworking/Shop Teacher, Garland, TX, Engineer, Texas Instruments, Lemmon Avenue and North Building Locations, Dallas, TX, Inventory Control Manager, Sanden International, Wylie, TX

He was founder and owner of HowCo Solutions, Garland and Rowlett, TX 2003-2024

Steve is survived by his wife, Ann Howell; daughter Amanda Darr, David Darr and granddaughter Lauren Darr.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Tunnel-to-Towers (T2T.Org) or Citadel Christian School, 2111 S. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, TX 77833. Contact Delilah Hernandez, Phone: 979 830 0991

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Sachse

2925 Fifth Street, Sachse, TX 75048

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