Funeral service for Mr. Garry Francis Howell, age 73, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home with Dr. Jon Hathcock and Bishop Leonard Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Cemetery.
Garry was born on November 3, 1945 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Melvin “Chub” and Louise Tielking Howell. He served in the US Army and owned Howell Wood Specialties. Mr. Howell attended the Fayetteville First Baptist Church and enjoyed music, as a bass player. He mentored many people in A.A., during his 30 years of sobriety. Garry passed away on December 28, 2018 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Fisk Howell; daughter, Melvie (Andy) Myrick of Fayetteville; son, Mark (Amy) Howell of the Howell Community; grandchildren, Madison (Logan) Ogle, Will Myrick, Hannah Howell, and Evan Howell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Howell was preceded in death by a sister, LuAnn Raby.
Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 2 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lincoln Co. Tribute Chair, Cary B. Sullivan, P.O. Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Garry Francis Howell.
29 Comments To "Garry Francis Howell"
#1 Comment By Darlene Warren Kaplan On December 28, 2018 @ 7:23 pm
My condolences for the Howell family.
#2 Comment By Robert simms On December 28, 2018 @ 7:25 pm
Pam and family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May God be with you in these trying days.
#3 Comment By Robin and Bill Shelton On December 28, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of my color blind friend. Prayers for peace and understanding during this sorrowful time.
#4 Comment By Dale Patterson On December 28, 2018 @ 8:12 pm
Rest In Peace Garry & my sympathies to the family. Sure was good to see my friend at our class Reunion in August.
#5 Comment By Karen Russ On December 28, 2018 @ 8:25 pm
Mark, So sorry for you and your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#6 Comment By Jim & Judy Moore On December 28, 2018 @ 8:31 pm
Sorry for the loss of a friend.
#7 Comment By Anita Johnson On December 28, 2018 @ 8:32 pm
Pam, my thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry and certainly know and feel your pain.
#8 Comment By Wanda Preston On December 28, 2018 @ 9:27 pm
Pam and Melvie, thinking of you at this sad, sad time.
#9 Comment By Edna Jenkins On December 28, 2018 @ 9:44 pm
May God’s grace, peace and comfort be unto you the family.
#10 Comment By Judy C.Simmons On December 28, 2018 @ 9:46 pm
Pam and family I am so sorry for your loss,Garry was a great guy.?
#11 Comment By Judy Simmons On December 28, 2018 @ 9:53 pm
Pam and the rest of the family I am so sorry to hear about Garry.
#12 Comment By Linda F. Williams On December 28, 2018 @ 10:13 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Garry’s passing. He was such a great guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Please submit his picture to the Fayetteville Lincoln County Warrior Exhibit at the Rec Center!
#13 Comment By David Fortenberry On December 28, 2018 @ 10:41 pm
Such an amzing man.I didnt have the pleasure of knowing him but for around two years but he helped me tremendously. Always looked forward to seeing him and hearing what he had to say.
#14 Comment By Karen Gilluam On December 29, 2018 @ 12:31 am
Pam and family, I share in your sorrow. Just know you are loved and thought of often. God Bless you all.
#15 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Brown Scott On December 29, 2018 @ 12:36 am
WE are SO Sorry to Hear about Garry!! He was a GREAT PERSON with a BIG HEART!! Praying for Comfort and Peace in the days to come!! LOVE you PAM and FAMILY!!
#16 Comment By Judy Stafford On December 29, 2018 @ 12:37 am
To the family and friends of Garry, I am so sorry about your loss. Garry’s family and my family have been friends for many years. RIP Garry you will be missed. Judy Stafford and Family
#17 Comment By Larry Askins On December 29, 2018 @ 1:25 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Garry was a terrific guy and provided me much advice when I lived in Fayetteville – especially about motorcycles. He was a terrific guy. God bless.
#18 Comment By Martha Arnold Craig On December 29, 2018 @ 2:50 am
Pam and family so sorry for your loss. Your strength and peace will be in God’s love.
#19 Comment By Robert Payne On December 29, 2018 @ 2:51 am
I will always cherish my relationship with Garry. He taught me a lot about the lumber business and I admired him greatly. He was a wonderful man. RIP Garry.
#20 Comment By Brenda Wright-Marty and husband Phil On December 29, 2018 @ 3:01 am
Pam and Family, know that we love you and our prayers are with you.
#21 Comment By Barbara Faulkner On December 29, 2018 @ 3:09 am
Pam and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take comfort that you stood by him in his time of need.
#22 Comment By Jessica Craig On December 29, 2018 @ 4:21 am
Sending my condolences and prayers to Pam and family.
Jessica Allison Craig
#23 Comment By Dot Tully On December 29, 2018 @ 9:54 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Garry. Condolences to your family!! Our family has been aquainted with the Howell family for many years. He will be missed.
#24 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On December 29, 2018 @ 10:00 pm
My deepest condolences to the precious family. May God bring you peace in this most difficult time.
#25 Comment By Linda Watson Mullins On December 30, 2018 @ 3:25 pm
Pam and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. A virus prevents me from being with you,, but my thoughts and prayers are. May the memories you hold close in your heart and God’s love and comforting care sustain you in the days ahead.
#26 Comment By Martha Howell On December 30, 2018 @ 4:36 pm
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#27 Comment By bj On December 30, 2018 @ 5:03 pm
My heartfelt condolences to the Howell’s family of your loss,Gary.
#28 Comment By Bryan Kennedy On December 30, 2018 @ 5:41 pm
Gary was a great guy & a great friend & will be missed by many including myself
Bryan Kennedy
#29 Comment By Ola Archer On January 1, 2019 @ 11:23 pm
I was so very, very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a absolute friend an inspiration to many in the rooms. His presence will be missed. God speed my friend. Love you, Ola