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Luther Howell Obituary
Born July 5, 1918, in Columbia, he was the son of the late Clara Easterling “Mamoo” Howell and Luther Cameron Howell, Sr. Mr. Howell began his career with the Federal Land Bank in Columbia before serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he began his lending and mortgage banking career with the Veterans Administration loan guaranty division. He was Columbia city executive and vice president of C. Douglas Wilson & Co. that later became NCNB Mortgage. He used his entrepreneurial skills in property management and building, but the greatest importance in his life was the love and care of his family.
He was a lifelong member of Shandon United Methodist Church, and was a member and past president of the Executives Association of Greater Columbia, a member of the Golden K (Kiwanis), a former member of the Home Builders Association, and the Omar Shrine Temple and its motor patrol unit.
Mr. Howell is survived by his wife, Clarice E. Howell; children, Marjorie H. Donaldson (Col. Benjamin L. [Ret.]), Luther Cameron Howell, III (Elizabeth M.), Mary Ellen H. Judson (Paul F.) and Christine H. Hepfer (Dr. Thomas W.); stepchildren, Marsha M. Jordan, Janine M. Little and Chelsea N. McCartha; grandchildren, Laurie D. Gilbert, Suzanne D. Redford, Jennifer D. Kusherman, Luther Cameron Howell, IV, Laurie W. Howell, Keith L. Judson, Deborah J. Davidson, Dr. Paul F. “Rick” Judson, III, Holly H. Reed and Ellen H. Breazel; fourteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Howell was predeceased by his first wife, Annie Laurie Daniels Howell, the mother of his children. He was also predeceased by one brother, Julian Howell, and six sisters, Mildred Ginn, Ethel Hornsby, Marjorie Howell, Ellen Mary Papai, Margaret Rish, and Eleanor Whittle.
The family would like to pay special thanks to the staff and physicians of Carroll Campbell Place and Lexington Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205.
Greenlawn Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Mr. Howell’s family with his final arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luther Howell
Kay Abernathy
November 8, 2009
Cam and Bit,
John just shared the news of your loss, and I extend sympathy to you and your family. I know you have fond memories and that the past few years have not been easy. I hope to see you in Columbia soon.
Love to all, Kay
Buzz Baker
November 6, 2009
"Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ. "
— Philippians 3:8
Mary Ellen and Family,
Your loss is truly a great one. As we know, all believers in Christ will rest, at some point, in the hands of God. I see that Mr. Howell has made many influences throughout his life and surely his life has touched so many others ensuring them of God's great and abounding love. Please know that He provides peace, love and comfort for Mr. Howell now and forever more. May God's blessings and the Holy Spirit endure you and family through your time of earthly loss.
In the love of God,
Buzz and Kim Baker
Betsy Howell Johnson
November 5, 2009
The best portion of a good man's life -- his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
- William Wordsworth
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I'll always remember L.C. as one of the warmest, kindest, and most loving people I've ever known. I was fortunate to get to know L.C. through his nephew (my former husband and best friend), Julian. Julian loved and had a strong bond with L.C.
Clarice, you brightened and made L.C.'s world. It was wonderful that you and L.C. found true love later in life -- your love was an inspiration to others.
To L.C.'s children and grandchildren - you are all so much like your dad and grandfather: full of kindness and love. L.C. was so proud of all of you and loved you all so much.
To L.C.'s extended family - L.C. was so kind, loving, and caring always, always towards all of you.
We are all so fortunate to have had L.C. touch all of our lives.
with blessings and love to all of you,
Gretchen & Frank Caughman
November 5, 2009
Marge and Ben, we're thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. With all our sympathy, Gretchen and Frank
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Betty Simpson Smith and Paul
November 5, 2009
Mary Ellen and Cam, How fondly I remember your Dad and Mom from our LPT and High School Days...just thought you two had the coolest parents. Sympathy goes to all of you. What a wonderful family, both in quality and quantity, he had around him.
Think of you both from over the years.
Carole Bartlette
November 5, 2009
Mary Ellen, I just learned of your loss and am truly sorry. I know he fought a hard battle but we have to believe he is in a much better place now and will suffer no more. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you all
November 5, 2009
My deepest sympathy to all of you, I am so glad I had the privilege to know and love Mr. Luther and all of you. He is in the House of the Lord now and no longer suffering or struggling.
Love, Wilma Fredricks
Crissy Farmer
November 5, 2009
Mary Ellen: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May all the wonderful memories help you through. God Bless...Much Love!
Sybil Buckland
November 5, 2009
Mary Ellen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. God bless and keep all of you!
Dee Traffas
November 5, 2009
Mary Ellen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dee
Grace Snell
November 5, 2009
Dearest Mary Ellen and Paul,
My deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. From what you've told me over the years about your Daddy, he is a man who will be missed greatly.
Please know I am here for you at any given time you need me- I love you.
G
Carol Furr
November 5, 2009
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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