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Joseph Henry "Joey" Howell Jr.

Joseph Henry "Joey" Howell Jr. obituary, West Columbia, SC

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Joseph Howell Obituary

Joseph "Joey" Henry Howell Jr. WEST COLUMBIA Funeral service for Joseph "Joey" Henry Howell, Jr., 63, of West Columbia, will be held at noon Friday, July 11, 2014, at Abundant Life Assembly Church, 105 Lincoln Street, West Columbia, SC 29170. Pastor Jerry Flowers and Pastor Doyle Roberts will officiate. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Joey passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Joseph Henry Howell and Sylvia Louise Lovett Howell. A United States Army veteran, he served his country while touring in Korea. Joey enjoyed fishing, golf and watching Western-themed movies. He was loved, and will be dearly missed. Surviving are his children, Tina Gartman (Dwayne) of Lexington, Tara Clare (Joe) of West Columbia, Joseph D. Howell of West Columbia, and Brittany Cooper (Lenny) of Leesville; six grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Joey was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abundant Life Assembly, 105 Lincoln Street, West Columbia, SC 29170. Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Jul. 9, 2014.

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Cathy Daniels

July 8, 2023

I have many memories of Joey & Donald Daniels going to the boathouse in Santee. I know Joey loved fishing and was also an excellent carpenter. May all the loving memories never be forgotten!
God Bless, Cathy Daniels

Mike Nave

July 30, 2014

My sympathy to the Howell family. My good friend growing up together in high school,playing guitar with the guys in Woodfield, You will be missed. I saw Joey at one of the high school reunions. God bless.

Kimberly Moore

July 15, 2014

Missing you already, your neighbors at 105 Kim and James Moore

Ed Lundeen

July 15, 2014

On behalf of the Lexington County Veterans Affairs Office, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Howell family. It was an honor to help him with benefits and an honor to know him.

Debra Howell

July 13, 2014

Happy 64th Birthday my Dearest Joe, You are missed so much but you are in a much better place now, with no pain, hurt or sorrow.
Your Loving Wife,
Debra

Teresa Howell Gabrish

July 12, 2014

Thank you to everyone that came Out to share your memories with the family. Joey's children stepped up to the plate and honored their fathers wishes. The service was beautiful and Joey would be proud of you. Miss my big brother but know he is getting hugs from momma , daddy and Ronnie.

July 11, 2014

Our prayers are with the Joey's children, Tina, Tara, Joseph and Brittany also his family and friends. Remember the memories you shared and keep the family close. Take your burdens to the Lord. He will give you courage and strength for the day. We will miss Joey and he is apart of us. Take one day at a time. love and prayers. Dianne Kleven

David Howell

July 10, 2014

To all my Family and Friends that came out to support my Family, thank y'all so much! Words can't describe how wonderful it was to see all of y'all during the visitation of my Uncle Joey's funeral. I know my Uncle Joey was smiling in Heaven, seeing all of us visiting each other for his sake. Thank you again, keep us in your prayers and God Bless.

Jewel Berry

July 10, 2014

Joe is with the Lord now, my prayers go out to all his family. Joe will always be remembered.

July 10, 2014

My prayers and love go out to Tina, Tara and Joseph also Wade, Carolyn, Danny and Teresa and their families. I love Joey and will miss him. He was the father of my 3 children and there was always a special place for him. I am so glad that the family is close and they share the memories together. The Lord is there giving you strength. Take your care to the Lord and He will help you get through this time. One day at a time. Dianne Kleven

Kelly Winburn

July 10, 2014

Praying that God will give the Howell Family comfort and strength during this difficult time and in the days ahead. Elijah loves his Papa Howell and he will be greatly missed.

July 10, 2014

Debra Howell

July 10, 2014

My Dearest Joe, you have gone to be with our Father in Heaven but I will always love and miss you. In your last days even with you not feeling well our rides through the country and our talks will always remain in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in your family.
Your loving wife,
Debra

Dreamer McMurray

July 10, 2014

To Debra and the Family of Joe, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief. May God be with you and give you peace.

Debra Howell

July 10, 2014

My Dearest Joe, Even though our Father in Heaven took you home to be with him you will truly be missed. I will always treasure our marriage and the good memories that we had. Even through your illness the last day we spent together before you left us I will never forget. It was very special. Thank you for being a part of my life. I will always love you. Your loving wife,
Debra

Taken in 1969 the year I graduated

Clyde ( Butch ) Hess Jr.

July 9, 2014

My prays to all Joey's family and all his friends. I last was with Joey's at our last Dentsville reunion in 2012 and was looking forward to being with him this weekend at our reunion. We went to school together, we hung out together and he was always joyful. joking and seemed very happy. I will miss him dearly and never forget our time together. I know he is in a better place now.

Cathy Brown

July 9, 2014

My prayers are with you all. May God comfort you in your time of need. Joey was a wonderful man and friend. He will be missed by many.

Cathy Daniels Goff

July 9, 2014

May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this very difficult time.
Rest In Peace Joey.

God Bless,
David & Cathy Daniels Goff

July 9, 2014

Theresa, Carolyn and family,
I pray the Lord strengthens you and your family during this time of sorrow with His abundant grace and compassion. Sister Rhonda Owens

Valda McCall

July 9, 2014

Teresa and Carolyn,
My prayers are with you. May the Lord give you and your family comfort and strength. Love you both, Valda McCall from International Praise Church of God.

Tony & Diane Anz

July 9, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Whitt & Evelyn Stewart

July 9, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With deepest sympathy,
Whitt and Evelyn

Suzie Ruff Howard

July 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of Joey's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May your memories help you through the days ahead.

Kathy Rish

July 9, 2014

Tara my prayers are with you and your family. Your Diddy will be greatly missed.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

July 9, 2014

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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