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Howard Followell Obituary
HOWARD A. FOLLOWELL
EDWARDSVILLE — Howard A. Followell, beloved husband of Lestene D. Followell, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
Howard was born in 1921, to William Ezra and Elizabeth Ebel Followell, both deceased. One sister, Wilma Keele Nixon, preceded him in death. Howard was married to Neoma Boxley from 1944 to 1986. Loving Father to Kathryn A. Followell, of Edwardsville, Ill., David A. (Brenda Izen) Followell, Glencoe, Mo.; loving grandfather to Carl, Cassie, Christian, Acha, Alex and Bridget; one great-grandson Alex; one great-granddaughter, Avery; and dear niece Mary Elizabeth (Donald) Albracht. He also leaves three stepdaughters, Emily D. Rosencrans, Lake Forest, Ill., Gina D. (Bill) Smutz, Sunset Hills, Mo., and Dee C. Duncan; Kirkwood Mo., eight stepgrandchildren: Mark, Noah, Jacob, Anne, Sarah, John, David, Joe and Caroline; one stepgreat-granddaughter, Taylor Smutz.
Mr. Followell graduated from Chesterfield High School in Chesterfield, Ill., in 1939. He attended college in Greely, Colo., and graduated from SIUE. He had a great love of flying. He was a veteran of World War II. During the war he served as a flight instructor, teaching Army Air Corps Cadets to fly.
After the war he was employed by Standard Oil Company of Indiana until 1964. He was employed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 1964 until his retirement in 1991.
Mr. Followell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Edwardsville, Ill., and a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. He loved music and continued to play the piano until the time of his death. He was a member and supporter of both the Friends of Music and Friends of the Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, at First Presbyterian Church in Edwardsville, Ill., gathering for family and friends will be from 10a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that all remember our veterans.
Memorials may be made to, Friends of Music or Friends of the Library at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Illinois.
Local arrangements handled by Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, Ill.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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denise schoppet
December 14, 2015
Tene, I am so so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Denise Schoppet, Friends of Lovejoy Library
Mark and Kim Boente
December 13, 2015
We were so saddened to learn of Howard's passing. He was a wonderful man, and he will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Teenie and his family at this difficult time.
December 11, 2015
Sorry to hear of Howard's passing, My prayers go out to the family. I am in Arizona for the winter or I would be there. Love to all.Jeanette Gobble Hazen
December 11, 2015
So sad to hear of the passing of Howard, Prayers go out to the family. I would be at the Memorial but I am in Arizona for the winter. Love to the family. Jeanette GOBBLE Hazen (cousin)
Mona Gebauer
December 11, 2015
David,
So very sorry for your loss. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.
Mona Macias Gebauer
Deborah Adams
December 10, 2015
Mr. Followell was a sweet man I hope I helped to make his last days a little better.
December 10, 2015
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Floyd and Marsha Raglin
Jim Bramlet
December 10, 2015
Mr. Followell was a cool guy who always greeted me with a warm smile and a firm handshake. I will always remember his kindness and great sense of style.
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