Wilber Lewis "Lew" Howell

Wilber Lewis "Lew" Howell obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Wilber Lewis "Lew" Howell

Wilber Howell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Wilber Lewis Howell was born April 30, 1942. He was one of eleven children born to Jesse Wilber and Virginia Olivia Clark Howell. Lewis passed away on May 28, 2025 due to complications of a long-term illness.
Lewis was an US Army veteran who excelled in his patriotic duty. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Louise Perkins Howell and his two sons Brian Lewis Howell and Marcus Kiley Howell and their children and families. Also surviving are siblings Joyce Howell Rivituso, Philip Howell, Judith Howell Parsons, Olivia Howell Smith (David), Harry Howell, Janet Howell Kinney (Lane), Kenneth Howell and respective family members.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Clarence Howell, Edward Howell and Jerry Howell along with many other precious family members who greeted their loved one as he slipped through the veil of eternity.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday June 2, 2025 at Crowe's Mortuary. Military Honors will be provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be in The Western North Carolina Veterans Cemetery.

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