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Michael Howell Obituary

Michael Howell WEST COLUMBIA Michael "Mike Goober" Howell, age 61, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. Surrounding him at his time of passing was his wife, Nancy, two sons, Michael and Joshua; and sister, Paula Howell. Born on May 11, 1956, in West Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of Evelyn Davis and James Howell. Mike lived his life with loving kindness, generosity towards all and will be greatly missed, especially by his grandson, Jacob Howell. Mike was an avid outdoorsman; loving hunting and fishing his entire life. He was a longtime member of The Lexington Wildlife Chapter of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lexington Wildlife Chapter, P.O. Box 84934, Lexington, SC 29072 - http://www.lwc-sc.org/donate.html Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

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Published by The State on Oct. 1, 2017.

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Becky Jones

October 15, 2017

Mike will be missed, he was alway's helping,doing things that most people didn't know. Mike helped and never ask anything in return, Mike you are loved now and forever.

Diane Rollison

October 4, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a very good friend to my family. He will be missed greatly.

Patricia (Patty) Groff-Yonce

October 1, 2017

I met Big Mike through my neighbor David and didn't realize until I read his obit that he was Paula's big brother. She and I went to school to together. I only knew Mike casually but he was an awesome person. Ya'll have my deepest sympathies. May God comfort you in your times of sorrow.

Ray Jackson

October 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss. where does time go? it seems like it was just last week that Mike was smoking his tires down Boston ave. REST IN PEACE GOOBER .

Peggy T Williams

October 1, 2017

Sorry for ya'lls loss, our prayers are with all of yall. Know that we love yall.

debra edmonds

October 1, 2017

rip mike we will miss you

Angie Smith

October 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Mike was a special man and will be missed. Let the wonderful memories of a life well lived bring you peace in this difficult time. You are in my prayers Howell family.

Tina Williams

October 1, 2017

My very deepest sympathies to The Howell Family❣Mike had such a loving, caring, giving, helping ❤. If you ever had the pleasure of knowing Big Mike, you had a friend for life, as he never met a stranger❣ I was very honored & blessed by God to have met such a wonderful man as my life is forever changed because of you, you were my best friend❣I will miss you, until we meet again, you fly high with those s, and know you were truly loved❣My thoughts & prayers are with his precious family as they move forward❣#gonewaytosoon #myheartisbroken #thegooddieyoung #Godgainedanangel #RIPmybestfriend

Tricia Bouknight

October 1, 2017

I am so very sorry for the loss of Mike. Praying for you, Paula, in the days and weeks ahead.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

October 1, 2017

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