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FLORENCE - Howard Oliver Worrell Jr., son of the late Howard Oliver Worrell Sr. and Maggie Theresa Oliver Worrell, passed away on July 1, 2023, after an extended illness.
A graduate of McClenaghan High School in 1963, he received his Bachelor of Science from Baptist College of Charleston in 1970. In 1975, he completed his Masters in Education from the University of South Carolina and in 1981, he received his Education Specialist degree from Winthrop College.
Howard spent 37 years as an educator and administrator with the Florence County School District 1. He served as principal of Dewey L. Carter Elementary School prior to retirement and always treasured the impact and memories from his leadership of the students and staff.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He spent his summers at his beach house and enjoyed spending time with his family and his loyal Jack Russell, J.R.
Howard is survived by his daughter, Tess Donohue (Patrick); and his two beloved grandchildren, Olivia Reese and Aidan Patrick; as well as a sister, niece, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence, SC, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Howard's name to the Greenville County Sheriff's Foundation (https://gcsof.org/donate).
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Delores Lawrence
July 15, 2023
Sadden to learn of the death of Mr. Howard O. Worrell. During his tenure as principal of Dewey L. Carter School, he touched so many lives. My prayers are with his family and friends.
James Rand
July 11, 2023
Prayers to the family.
Addie Cain
July 11, 2023
Sending prayers, love and sympathy to your family. Thank you for being a friend and always providing a laugh when it was mostly needed. Working with Mr. Worrell at Dewey Carter as his Assistant Principal was a pleasure. Treasured thoughts will forever remain.
Bob & Deborah Sharpe
July 9, 2023
He was good friends & will be missed.
Barbara Parnell Small
July 8, 2023
Prayers for the family. You will surely be missed. Until we meet again fly high. May God be with each of you. Thank you for always being a friend.
Dawn Ackerman
July 8, 2023
I was a student at Dlc..I have so many fond memories of Mr.Worrell! Sending my deepest sympathy n love to all his family n friends!
Rebecca Handley
July 7, 2023
Praying for Howard’s family. He was a good man and educator. Many fond memories at DLC.
Singletary Auto Repair
July 7, 2023
Howard was a character. He always made us laugh at Singletary's. He loved JR too. He will be deeply missed.
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